Hostile: meaning, definitions and examples
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hostile
[ ˈhɒstaɪl ]
feeling or showing unfriendliness or antagonism
Characterized by enmity or ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic. Hostile nations. Not hospitable; not friendly or generous by nature; unsympathetic. A hostile critic. Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly. A hostile force. Unfavorable to health; not salubrious; as, a hostile climate. Opposed; contrary; as, a hostile address.
Synonyms
adversarial, aggressive, antagonistic, combative, unfriendly
Examples of usage
- His hostile attitude made it difficult to have a productive conversation.
- The two countries have a long history of hostile relations.
- She gave me a hostile look as I entered the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "hostile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hostil
🇮🇳 शत्रुतापूर्ण
🇩🇪 feindlich
🇮🇩 bermusuhan
🇺🇦 ворожий
🇵🇱 wrogi
🇯🇵 敵対的
🇫🇷 hostile
🇪🇸 hostil
🇹🇷 düşmanca
🇰🇷 적대적인
🇸🇦 معاد
🇨🇿 nepřátelský
🇸🇰 nepriateľský
🇨🇳 敌对的
🇸🇮 sovražen
🇮🇸 fjandsamlegur
🇰🇿 қастық
🇬🇪 მტრული
🇦🇿 düşməncəsinə
🇲🇽 hostil
Word origin
The word 'hostile' originated from the Latin word 'hostilis', meaning 'of an enemy', which is derived from 'hostis' meaning 'enemy'. The concept of hostility has been present throughout human history, often used to describe situations of conflict, aggression, or opposition. In modern usage, 'hostile' is commonly used to describe a negative or unfriendly attitude or environment.