Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hostile
adjective
/ˈhɒs.taɪl/
Definition
unfriendly or antagonistic.
Examples
- The hostile environment made it difficult for the team to work together.
- She received a hostile response to her proposal.
- The hostile troops advanced towards the border.
Meaning
Hostile describes an attitude or action that is aggressive or unfriendly, often suggesting opposition or a desire to cause harm.
Synonyms
- unfriendly
- antagonistic
- belligerent
- adversarial
- combative
