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unfriendly relations

[/ʌnˈfrendli rɪˈleɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
relações hostis
1. A state of interaction between parties characterized by lack of warmth, cooperation, or goodwill; strained or antagonistic connections
The two countries maintained unfriendly relations for decades.
Os dois países mantiveram relações hostis por décadas.
2. Interpersonal or diplomatic connections marked by coldness, tension, or mutual distrust
After the argument, they had unfriendly relations with each other.
Após a discussão, eles tiveram relações hostis um com o outro.
Synonyms
strained relationshostile relationsantagonistic relationscold relationstense relationsadversarial relations
Antonyms
friendly relationscordial relationswarm relationspeaceful relationsamicable relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relações hostis
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
relações tensas
Alternative common phrasing
Portugal
relações desfavoráveis
More formal diplomatic language in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the rocks
at loggerheads
cold shoulder
bad blood
breaking point
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