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Ongenial

Definition:

Ongenial is an adjective that describes a person, situation, or environment that is not friendly, pleasant, or agreeable.

Sense 1:

When used to describe a person, ongenial means that the individual is unfriendly, unkind, or unsociable.

Example sentence: John's ongenial attitude kept others from approaching him.

Sense 2:

In the sense of a situation, ongenial refers to something that is unfavorable, unpleasant, or unsuitable.

Example sentence: The ongenial weather ruined their plans for a picnic.

Sense 3:

When used to describe an environment, ongenial means that the place or atmosphere is inhospitable, cold, or unwelcoming.

Example sentence: The ongenial office environment made it difficult to focus on work.

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