hostile
Translation
hostile, unfriendly
Examples
He received a hostile reception from the crowd.
He received a hostile reception from the crowd.
The company faced a hostile takeover bid.
The company faced a hostile takeover bid.
Grammar Patterns
hostile ((to/towards sb./sth.)) Unfriendly or opposed to someone/something. She was openly hostile towards her new colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unfriendly, aggressive; Antonyms: friendly, welcoming
Etymology
From Latin 'hostilis', from 'hostis' meaning 'enemy'. It shares a root with 'hostage'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hostile hostage' situation. The word sounds like something from a war movie, relating to an enemy.