1
[ adjective ] characterized by enmity or ill will

Examples

"a hostile nation" "a hostile remark" "hostile actions"

Used in print

(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)

It was not a hostile gathering but Andy sensed the difference from last night 's hero-worshippers .

2
[ adjective ] not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

Examples

"hostile naval and air forces"

Related terms

friendly enemy

3
[ adjective ] very unfriendly

Examples

"a hostile attitude"

Used in print

(John Harnsberger and Robert P. Wilkins,...)

Selkirk persuaded eighty men and four officers to go_to Red_River where they were to serve as a military_force to protect his settlers from the hostile Northwest_Company which resented the intrusion of farmers into the fur traders ' empire .

Related terms

unfriendly

4
[ adjective ] very unfavorable to life or growth

Examples

"a hostile climate" "an uncongenial atmosphere" "an uncongenial soil" "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"

Related terms

inhospitable

5
[ adjective ] marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development

Examples

"not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment"

Related terms

unfavorable

6
[ adjective ] impossible to bring into friendly accord

Examples

"hostile factions"

Related terms

irreconcilable

7
[ adjective ] (business) used of attempts to buy or take control of a business

Examples

"hostile takeover" "hostile tender offer"

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