The difference between Stony and Unwelcoming

When used as adjectives, stony means as hard as stone, whereas unwelcoming means lacking in hospitality, accessibility and cordiality.

check bellow for the other definitions of Stony and Unwelcoming

Stony as an adjective:

As hard as stone.
Stony as an adjective:

Containing or made up of stones.

Examples:

"a stony path"
Stony as an adjective (figuratively):

Of a person, lacking warmth and emotion.
Stony as an adjective (figuratively):

Of an action such as a look, showing no warmth of emotion.

Examples:

"She gave him a stony reception."
Stony as an adjective (UK, _, &, _, Australian, slang):

without any money.

Unwelcoming as an adjective:

Lacking in hospitality, accessibility and cordiality.

Examples:

"The townspeople were unwelcoming, making little effort to make the newcomer feel welcome."