uncongenial

uncongenial
adj. \/ˌʌnkənˈdʒiːnjəl\/
1) uvennlig, usympatisk
2) upassende, uegnet
be uncongenial to someone (om person) være uvennlig mot (om aktivitet e.l.) ikke ligge for noen, ikke være etter noens smak
wood chopping is uncongenial to him
vedhugging ligger ikke for ham

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