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Inhospitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inhospitable

 

[ ɪnˈhɒspɪtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

living conditions

Not offering a welcoming or friendly environment; harsh and unwelcoming.

Synonyms

harsh, unfriendly, uninviting, unwelcoming

Examples of usage

  • The inhospitable desert offered little relief from the scorching sun.
  • The inhospitable terrain made it difficult for any plants to grow.
  • The inhospitable weather conditions made it dangerous for the hikers.
  • The inhospitable hotel staff made the guests feel unwelcome.
  • The inhospitable environment forced the animals to adapt to survive.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhospitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inóspito

🇮🇳 अतिथि सत्कारहीन

🇩🇪 unwirtlich

🇮🇩 tidak ramah

🇺🇦 негостинний

🇵🇱 niegościnny

🇯🇵 不親切な

🇫🇷 inhospitalier

🇪🇸 inhóspito

🇹🇷 misafirperver olmayan

🇰🇷 불친절한

🇸🇦 غير مضياف

🇨🇿 nepohostinný

🇸🇰 nepohostinný

🇨🇳 不适宜居住的

🇸🇮 neprijazen

🇮🇸 ógestrænn

🇰🇿 жайсыз

🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 qonaqpərvər olmayan

🇲🇽 inhóspito

Word origin

The word 'inhospitable' originated from the Latin word 'inhospitabilis', which means 'unfriendly' or 'unwelcoming'. Over time, it has evolved to describe environments or conditions that are harsh and unwelcoming to inhabitants. The concept of inhospitable environments has been present throughout history, as humans have had to adapt and survive in challenging conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,537, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.