English · Adjectives
hostile
ˈhɒstaɪl
[ˈhɒstaɪl]
unfriendly and aggressive
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Showing strong opposition or dislike toward someone.
Example
The crowd grew hostile toward the referee.
The crowd grew hostile toward the referee.
Etymology
From Latin 'hostilis', from 'hostis' meaning 'enemy'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes aggressive, unfriendly attitudes.