hostile
hos·tile
adjective
1.
characterized by enmity or ill will
- “a hostile nation”
- “a hostile remark”
- “hostile actions”
2.
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5.
very unfavorable to life or growth
- “a hostile climate”
- “an uncongenial atmosphere”
- “an uncongenial soil”
- “the unfriendly environment at high altitudes”
6.
marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development
- “not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment”
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French hostile, from Latin hostīlis, from hostis (“enemy”). Displaced Old English fēondlīċ.
Phrases
- go hostile
- hostile architecture
- hostile environment
- hostile possession
- hostile vehicle
- hostile witness
Related words
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