hostile

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɒstaɪl/ or /ˈhɒstəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɑstəl/ or /ˈhɑstaɪl/

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Adjective

Positive hostile

Comparative more hostile

Superlative most hostile

1. If someone is hostile, they are angry and not friendly.
   • Synonym: unfriendly
2. If someone or something is hostile, it is against you.
3. A hostile place belongs to your enemy.
4. A hostile place is difficult to live in.

Noun

Singular hostile

Plural hostiles

1. (usually plural) Hostiles are your enemies.

Related words

• hostility