hostile
/ˈhɑːstl/
unfriendly, aggressive
📚 Meanings
- 1.
showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
"The villagers were hostile to the newcomers."
- 2.
of or belonging to an enemy.
"The plane flew into hostile territory."
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Her hostile attitude made it difficult for anyone to approach her.
Her unfriendly manner made it hard for people to get close.
The company faced a hostile takeover bid.
The company received an unwelcome acquisition offer.
We found ourselves in hostile territory without any communication.
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How do you pronounce hostile?
hostile is pronounced [/ˈhɑːstl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does hostile mean?
hostile means "unfriendly, aggressive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is hostile?
hostile is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Her hostile attitude made it difficult for anyone to approach her." — used to mean "unfriendly, aggressive".
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