Hostile (adjective)

  1. Unfriendly and antagonistic.
  2. Not conducive to life or growth; unfavorable.
  3. Having or showing a desire to harm or fight someone.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french hostil, from latin hostilis, from hostis "stranger, enemy".

Examples:

  1. The two countries have a long history of hostile relations.
  2. The environment in the desert was hostile to human life.
  3. The hostile takeover bid was launched by a rival company.
  4. He gave her a hostile look and walked away.
  5. The soldiers faced hostile fire from the enemy.
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