hostility

Word parts

hostile + -ity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /hɒˈstɪlɪti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /hɑˈstɪlɪti/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular hostility

Plural hostilities

1. (countable & uncountable) Hostility is a negative action or feeling against something or somebody.
   • Synonym: hatred

   He wanted to reach an agreement, but her hostility was difficult to deal with.

Related words

• hostile