hostile
Translation
unfriendly, antagonistic, opposed
Examples
He gave me a hostile look.
He gave me a hostile look.
The crowd was hostile to the speaker.
The crowd was hostile to the speaker.
They launched a hostile takeover bid.
They launched a hostile takeover bid.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hostile ((noun)) describing something as unfriendly He gave me a hostile look.
((to be)) hostile ((to/towards sb./sth.)) to show unfriendliness towards someone or something The crowd was hostile to the speaker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unfriendly, aggressive, antagonistic; Antonyms: friendly, welcoming, amicable
Etymology
From Latin 'hostilis' (of an enemy), from 'hostis' (enemy). This is a different root from 'host' meaning entertainer.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'host' of enemies. They are 'hostile'. Don't confuse it with the 'host' of a party.