CEFR C1

hostile

adjective

Meaning

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Examples

The new employee was met with hostile stares from her colleagues.
He had a hostile attitude towards anyone who disagreed with him.

Synonyms: unfriendly, antagonistic, inimical, malevolent

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hostile (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Definition

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Examples

The new employee was met with hostile stares from her colleagues.
He had a hostile attitude towards anyone who disagreed with him.
The company faced hostile takeover bids from competitors.

How to Use hostile

hostile to (prepositional phrase): Showing dislike or opposition towards someone or something. — "He was always hostile to new ideas."
hostile towards (prepositional phrase): Showing dislike or opposition towards someone or something. — "The public was hostile towards the proposed policy changes."

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