😠hostile

adjective
/ˈhɒstaɪl/

Meaning

showing or feeling opposition, dislike, or hatred
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example Sentences

The soldiers entered a hostile territory.

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

Example Expressions

hostile takeover

Synonyms

aggressive, antagonistic, unfriendly, opposed, bitter, belligerent
Entry 1
aggressive, antagonistic, unfriendly, opposed, bitter
Entry 2
aggressive, unfriendly, antagonistic, belligerent

Antonyms

friendly, peaceful, supportive, welcoming, amicable
Entry 1
friendly, peaceful, supportive
Entry 2
friendly, welcoming, peaceful, amicable

Collocations

hostile environment, hostile forces, hostile attitude, hostile takeover
Entry 1
hostile environment, hostile forces, hostile attitude, hostile takeover
Entry 2
hostile environment, hostile takeover, hostile attitude

Related Vocabularies

relating to society or its organization
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
providing amusement or enjoyment
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

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