hostile
1. [ adjective ] characterized by enmity or ill will
Examples:

"a hostile nation" "a hostile remark" "hostile actions"

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"

Related terms: friendly enemy
3. [ adjective ] very unfriendly
Examples:

"a hostile attitude"

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"

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"

Related terms: unfavorable
6. [ adjective ] impossible to bring into friendly accord
Examples:

"hostile factions"

Related terms: irreconcilable
7. [ adjective ] (business) used of attempts to buy or take control of a business
Examples:

"hostile takeover" "hostile tender offer"

Related terms: commercial_enterprise aggressive
Similar spelling:   hostilely
  hostler
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  hosteller
  hostel
  hostelry