staff-unfriendly
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/stæf-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/stɑːf-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not staff-friendly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'staff-unfriendly' is a compound word formed from 'staff' and 'unfriendly', where 'staff' refers to employees and 'unfriendly' means not friendly or welcoming.
Historical Evolution
The term 'staff-unfriendly' emerged in modern English as workplaces began to focus more on employee satisfaction and well-being.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not friendly to staff', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conducive to the well-being or satisfaction of staff members.
The new office policy is considered staff-unfriendly by many employees.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 17:56