Hostile
(adjective)
- Unfriendly and antagonistic.
- Not conducive to life or growth; unfavorable.
- 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:
- The two countries have a long history of hostile relations.
- The environment in the desert was hostile to human life.
- The hostile takeover bid was launched by a rival company.
- He gave her a hostile look and walked away.
- The soldiers faced hostile fire from the enemy.