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    Hostile (en. Hostile)

    /ɔs.til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in opposition or feels hostility.
    His hostile attitude towards his colleagues surprised everyone.
    Son attitude hostile envers ses collègues a surpris tout le monde.
    Who is unfavorable or threatening.
    We encountered a hostile environment during our expedition.
    Nous avons rencontré un environnement hostile lors de notre expédition.
    Who shows an intention to attack or harm.
    The enemy forces were in hostile positions.
    Les forces ennemies étaient en positions hostiles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hostilis', derived from 'hostis' meaning the enemy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hostile attitude
    A way of behaving that shows hostility.
    attitude hostile
    hostile environment
    A setting or situation that is unfavorable or dangerous.
    environnement hostile
    hostile reaction
    A response that indicates hostility or aggression.
    réaction hostile

    Related Words

    hostility
    State of being hostile, feeling of animadversion.
    hostilité
    aggression
    Attitude or behavior of attack.
    agression
    antagonism
    Opposition or conflict between individuals or groups.
    antagonisme

    Slang Meanings

    A lack of cooperation.
    His attitude is so hostile, I can't even ask him for help.
    Son attitude est tellement hostile, je ne peux même pas lui demander de l'aide.
    An unpleasant or defensive behavior.
    Why are you so hostile today?
    Pourquoi es-tu si hostile aujourd'hui ?