Cool MateMeaning of Hostile
aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight
In simple words: Unfriendly or angry.
Hostile in a sentence
- The hostile environment made it difficult for the team to complete their mission.
- She felt a hostile reception from the crowd after her controversial speech.
- The soldiers prepared to defend against the hostile forces approaching the base.
- They encountered hostile territory during their expedition, forcing them to proceed cautiously.
- His hostile attitude made it clear that he was not interested in negotiating.
How to use Hostile
Use 'hostile' to describe people, environments, or situations that are aggressive or unwelcoming. It's more formal than casual terms like 'mean' or 'nasty'. Avoid using it for mild annoyances.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'host' who is angry and unfriendly towards guests.
Related words
Collocations with Hostile
Synonyms for Hostile
Common mistakes with Hostile
- Confused with 'hostility', which is the noun form.
- Used inappropriately as a synonym for 'negative' in less specific contexts.
- Incorrectly assumed to only describe acts of violence.
Hostile appears in
Hostile in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عدائي
غير ودود أو غاضب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শত্রুতাপূর্ণ
অবন্ধুসুলভ বা রাগান্বিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Feindlich
Unfreundlich oder wütend.
- SpanishEspañol
Hostil
Antipático o enfadado.
- Persianفارسی
متخاصم، خصمانه، دشمنانه
غیردوستانه یا عصبانی.
- FrenchFrançais
Hostile
Pas sympa ou en colère.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शत्रुतापूर्ण
अमित्र या क्रोधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Ostile
Scortese o arrabbiato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hostil
Não amigável ou zangado.
- RussianРусский
Враждебный, недружелюбный
Недружелюбный или злой.
- Urduاردو
دشمنانہ، مخالف
غیر دوستانہ یا غصہ والا۔
- Chinese中文
敌对的, 敌意的
不友好或生气。
More words like Hostile
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Hostile
What does Hostile mean?
Unfriendly or angry.
What is the definition of Hostile?
aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight
How do you use Hostile in a sentence?
The hostile environment made it difficult for the team to complete their mission.
Can you give another example of Hostile?
She felt a hostile reception from the crowd after her controversial speech.
What are synonyms for Hostile?
Common alternatives include opposed.
What is the opposite of Hostile?
Opposite meanings include friendly, welcoming, peaceful.
What words go with Hostile?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, bitterly, decidedly, deeply, to, towards/toward, appear, be, feel, bitterly, decidedly, deeply, to, towards/toward.
What are common mistakes when using Hostile?
Confused with 'hostility', which is the noun form. Used inappropriately as a synonym for 'negative' in less specific contexts. Incorrectly assumed to only describe acts of violence.
How do you pronounce Hostile?
US: /["/ˈhɑːstl//ˈhɑːstaɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɒstaɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hostile?
Use 'hostile' to describe people, environments, or situations that are aggressive or unwelcoming. It's more formal than casual terms like 'mean' or 'nasty'. Avoid using it for mild annoyances.
What CEFR level is Hostile?
"Hostile" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.