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    Hostil (en. Hostile)

    /os'til/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is contrary or unfavorable.
    The work environment became hostile after the dispute.
    El ambiente laboral se volvió hostil después de la disputa.
    That which is willing to aggress or attack.
    The adopted dog was very hostile towards strangers.
    El perro adoptado era muy hostil hacia los extraños.
    That which lacks adequate conditions for life or development.
    The climatic conditions in the desert are hostile.
    Las condiciones climáticas en el desierto son hostiles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hostilis', meaning 'belonging to the enemy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hostile environment
    A situation or context that is unfavorable or dangerous.
    ambiente hostil
    hostile attitude
    Behavior that reflects opposition or aggressiveness.
    actitud hostil
    hostile relations
    Interactions between people or groups that are adverse or conflictive.
    relaciones hostiles

    Related Words

    hostility
    State or quality of being hostile.
    hostilidad
    opposition
    Resistance or challenge against something.
    oposición
    aggression
    Action of attacking or causing harm.
    agresión

    Slang Meanings

    A very tense or complicated environment.
    The meeting became hostile; no one wanted to speak.
    La reunión se volvió hostil, nadie quería hablar.
    A person who is very difficult to deal with.
    That guy is hostile; he always has an aggressive response.
    Ese tipo es hostil, siempre tiene una respuesta agresiva.