Hostile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɒstaɪl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hostile is an adjective meaning Aggressive; antagonistic.
Meaning
Aggressive; antagonistic.
More Meanings
- Unwilling.
- (not comparable) Being or relating to a hostile takeover.
- Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
- (chiefly in the plural) An enemy.
Example Sentences
a hostile force
a hostile country
hostile intentions
hostile to a sudden change
Word Forms
- hostiles
Synonyms for hostile
Depending on context, synonyms include antagonistic, hateful, adverse, conflicting, contentious, counteracting.
Antonyms for hostile
Common opposites include friendly, cooperative, helpful, amicable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enemy, inimical, antagonistic, antipathetical, opponent, antipathetic.
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