uncongenial

🇺🇸 /ˌʌnkənˈdʒiːniəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌnkənˈdʒiːniəl/
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adjective
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not friendly or pleasant

I found the weather to be uncongenial for a picnic.

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not comfortable or suitable

The new job was uncongenial to her creative nature.

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not supportive or encouraging

The environment was uncongenial for innovation.

translation

adj. not friendly or pleasant; not comfortable or suitable; not supportive or encouraging