un·con·gen·ial

(ŭn′kən-jēn′yəl)

adj.

1. Not compatible or sympathetic, as in character.

2. Not appropriate; unsuitable.

3. Not pleasing; disagreeable.

un′con·ge′ni·al′ity (-jē′nē-ăl′ĭ-tē) n.

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uncongeniality

(ˌʌnkənˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ)

the condition of being uncongenial

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uncongeniality - a disposition not to be congenial

unfriendliness - an unfriendly disposition

congeniality - a congenial disposition

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