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    hostile
    /ˈhɒstʌɪl/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOSTILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    unfriendly and not liking something: a hostile crowd. hostile reception The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not liking or being pleasant towards others. unfriendly The crowd was unfriendly and dangerous. cool She was very cool towards his new wife.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hostileHostile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : of or relating to an enemy. hostile fire. b. : marked by malevolence : having or showing unfriendly feelings. a hostile act. c. : openly opposed or resisting. a hostile critic. hostile to new ideas. d (1) : not hospitable. plants growing in a hostile environment. (2) : having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › hostileHOSTILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hostile, inimical indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. Hostile applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOSTILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    hostile applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. inimical applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhostile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of hostile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hostileHostile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is hostile, it's unfriendly. If you are zealous about the political causes you believe in, you will be hostile to any suggestion that the other side of the argument is reasonable. Hostile comes from the Latin word hostis, for enemy, and you can hear its relation to the word hostage.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › hostileHostile - definition of hostile by The Free Dictionary

    1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts. 2. Feeling or showing enmity or ill will: interpreted the remark as hostile. 3. Being in opposition; opposed: hostile to the proposal. 4. Unfavorable to health or well-being; inhospitable or adverse: a hostile climate. n. 1. An antagonistic person or thing. 2.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHOSTILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    HOSTILE definition: 1. unfriendly and not liking or agreeing with something: 2. unpleasant or not suitable for living…. Learn more.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › hostilehostile - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · hostile (comparative more hostile, superlative most hostile) Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure. Synonyms: inimical, unfriendly

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHOSTILE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Definitions of 'hostile' 1. If you are hostile to another person or an idea, you disagree with them or disapprove of them, often showing this in your behavior. [...] 2. Someone who is hostile is unfriendly and aggressive. [...] 3. Hostile situations and conditions make it difficult for you to achieve something. [...] More. Synonyms of 'hostile'