hostile | ||
1. | [ adjective ] characterized by enmity or ill will | |
Examples: | "a hostile nation" "a hostile remark" "hostile actions" |
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Related terms: | amicable opponent aggressive bitter antagonistic head-on ill truculent at_loggerheads unfriendly dirty violent aggressive hateful unpeaceful offensive unfriendly | |
2. | [ adjective ] not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally | |
Examples: | "hostile naval and air forces" |
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Related terms: | friendly enemy | |
3. | [ adjective ] very unfriendly | |
Examples: | "a hostile attitude" |
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Related terms: | unfriendly | |
4. | [ adjective ] very unfavorable to life or growth | |
Synonyms: | unfriendly uncongenial | |
Examples: | "a hostile climate" "an uncongenial atmosphere" "an uncongenial soil" "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes" |
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Related terms: | inhospitable | |
5. | [ adjective ] marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development | |
Examples: | "not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment" |
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Related terms: | unfavorable | |
6. | [ adjective ] impossible to bring into friendly accord | |
Examples: | "hostile factions" |
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Related terms: | irreconcilable | |
7. | [ adjective ] (business) used of attempts to buy or take control of a business | |
Examples: | "hostile takeover" "hostile tender offer" |
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Related terms: | commercial_enterprise aggressive | |
Similar spelling: |
hostilely hostler hostility hosteller hostel hostelry |