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Inhospitably: meaning, definitions and examples

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inhospitably

 

[ ɪnˈhɑːspɪtəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of treatment

In an inhospitable manner means to treat someone in a way that is unwelcoming or unfriendly. It suggests an environment or attitude that is hostile and uninviting.

Synonyms

hostilely, uninvitingly, unwelcomingly

Examples of usage

  • The stranger was received inhospitably by the locals.
  • The cold wind blew inhospitably across the barren landscape.
  • She spoke to her guests inhospitably, making them feel unwelcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhospitably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inóspito

🇮🇳 अतिथि-निवास में

🇩🇪 unwirtlich

🇮🇩 tidak ramah

🇺🇦 негостинно

🇵🇱 niegościnny

🇯🇵 非親切に

🇫🇷 inhospitalier

🇪🇸 inhóspito

🇹🇷 misafirperver olmayan

🇰🇷 비인간적으로

🇸🇦 غير مضياف

🇨🇿 nepohostinně

🇸🇰 neprijateľne

🇨🇳 不亲切地

🇸🇮 neprijazno

🇮🇸 óheiðarlegur

🇰🇿 қонақжай емес

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 qonaqpərvər deyil

🇲🇽 inhóspito

Word origin

The word 'inhospitably' is derived from the adjective 'inhospitable,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'inhospitabilis,' meaning unwelcoming or unfriendly. This Latin term itself is composed of 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'hospitabilis,' which comes from 'hospes,' meaning host or guest. The transformation into English incorporated the prefix, resulting in a term that describes places or behaviors that lack hospitality. The early usage of 'inhospitable' dates back to the 14th century, where it described harsh and unforgiving environments, often in relation to nature or human behavior that lacked kindness and welcome. The adverb 'inhospitably' emerged later to convey how actions or environments can be experienced or delivered in a manner that is unkind or uncomfortable for guests and visitors.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,632, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.