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hostile (adjective)

Feeling or showing unfriendliness or opposition towards someone or something. It describes behavior or an attitude that is aggressive, antagonistic, or unwelcoming.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Host' who is 'Ill'—a 'Host-Ill' person is not going to be friendly; they will be hostile!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I stayed in a hostile. → I stayed in a hostel.

He was hostile with me. → He was hostile to/towards me.

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