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(hɒstaɪl, US -təl)
1. adjective
If you are hostile to another person or an idea, you disagree with them or disapprove of them, often showing this in your behaviour.
Many people felt he would be hostile to the idea of foreign intervention. [+ to]
The West has gradually relaxed its hostile attitude to this influential state. [+ to/towards]
The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
Synonyms: unfriendly, belligerent, antagonistic, unkind More Synonyms of hostile
2. adjective
Someone who is hostile is unfriendly and aggressive.
They usually relate in a cold and hostile way to the world.
The prisoner eyed him in hostile silence.
3. adjective
Hostile situations and conditions make it difficult for you to achieve something.
...some of the most hostile climatic conditions in the world.
The world's trading environment is likely to become increasingly hostile.
Synonyms: inhospitable, adverse, alien, uncongenial More Synonyms of hostile
4. adjective
A hostile takeover bid is one that is opposed by the company that is being bid for.
[business]
The Malaysian tycoon launched a hostile bid.
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
In a war, you use hostile to describe your enemy's forces, organizations, weapons, land, and activities.
The city is encircled by a hostile army.
They were in hostile territory.
...hostile aircraft.
More Synonyms of hostile

hostile in British English

(ˈhɒstaɪl)
adjective
1. 
antagonistic; opposed
2. 
of or relating to an enemy
3. 
unfriendly
noun
4. 
a hostile person; enemy
Derived forms
hostilely (ˈhostilely)
adverb
Word origin
C16: from Latin hostīlis, from hostis enemy

hostile in American English

(ˈhɑstəl; Chiefly British ˈhɑsˌtaɪl)
adjective
1. 
of or characteristic of an enemy; warlike
2. 
having or showing ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic
3. 
not hospitable or compatible; adverse
4.  Finance
of or relating to the acquisition of a corporation against the wishes of its management
a hostile takeover
noun
5. 
a hostile person
Derived forms
hostilely (ˈhostilely)
adverb
Word origin
L hostilis < hostis, enemy: see hospice

Examples of 'hostile' in a sentence
hostile

Civilians who might have supported it have become hostile.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Hare play involves two couples struggling to reach home through a hostile environment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As a result, students of the left face the most hostile political environment in modern times.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
I haven't been close to playing in a hostile environment.
The Sun (2016)
I'm sure the atmosphere has become less hostile.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As the weather becomes more hostile, it's time to give food to birds.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Instead of finding a home for her and her research, she found an environment more hostile and discriminatory than Harvard.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
That expectation has executives planning for a less hostile government.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Just the threat of deploying them may make hostile nations see sense.
The Sun (2007)
But they have fought with incredible courage in almost unimaginably hostile terrain.
The Sun (2013)
The citation omitted to mention that the hostile fire was coming from his own side.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Therefore the first step in war will be to get rid of hostile aircraft.
Patrick Bishop FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003)
They fully deserve the hostile reception they receive.
The Sun (2012)
Youth and village cricket has become increasingly hostile.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The consortium said it would not go hostile unless a third party made an offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They see the world as inherently hostile.
The Sun (2014)
Being competitive can lead you into becoming increasingly aggressive and hostile in your interaction with others.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
They provide cover for a patrol against small arms fire and allow stealthy movement through hostile territory.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Will they be favourable or hostile to your approach?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The logistics of building a telescope in such a hostile environment are quite surprising.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It is also fitted with an electronic screen that flags up hostile aircraft in red or yellow.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But some bankers are convinced that the growing role of hedge funds does make it easier to win hostile bids.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was a sign that he was listened to that in recent years his interventions were less colourful and hostile.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Sometimes may lead to hostile behaviour.
Aiken, Nick Working with Teenagers (1994)
Everyone feels hostile at times and has hurt, angry feelings.
French, Barbara Coping with Bulimia (1987)
They can mount a hostile bid but they can't take over the club.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The hostile terrain is tailor-made for snipers and ambush.
The Sun (2006)
Chief executives agreed with him that 50p is emblematic of an attitude that is hostile to wealth creators.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Military officials said there were no indications that the crash at Kandahar airfield was caused by hostile fire.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

In other languages
hostile

British English: hostile /ˈhɒstaɪl/ ADJECTIVE
If someone is hostile to another person or to an idea or suggestion, they show their dislike for them in an aggressive way.
The Governor faced hostile crowds.
  • American English: hostile
  • Arabic: عِدَائِيٌّ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: hostil
  • Chinese: 敌对的
  • Croatian: neprijateljski
  • Czech: nepřátelský
  • Danish: fjendtlig
  • Dutch: vijandig
  • European Spanish: hostil
  • Finnish: vihamielinen
  • French: hostile
  • German: feindlich
  • Greek: εχθρικός
  • Italian: ostile
  • Japanese: 敵意のある
  • Korean: 적대적인
  • Norwegian: fiendtlig
  • Polish: wrogi
  • European Portuguese: hostil
  • Romanian: ostil
  • Russian: враждебный
  • Latin American Spanish: hostil
  • Swedish: fientlig
  • Thai: ไม่เป็นมิตร
  • Turkish: düşmanca
  • Ukrainian: ворожий
  • Vietnamese: thù địch

All related terms of 'hostile'

hostile bid
A hostile takeover bid is one that is opposed by the company that is being bid for.
hostile witness
a witness who gives evidence against the party calling him or her
hostile reaction
Your reaction to something that has happened or something that you have experienced is what you feel, say , or do because of it.
hostile takeover
A hostile takeover is a takeover of one company by another where the management is opposed to the acquisition .
hostile takeover bid
→ another name for hostile bid

Chinese translation of 'hostile'

hostile

(ˈhɔstaɪl)

adj

  1. (= aggressive) [person, attitude] 不友好的 (bù yǒuhǎo de)
  2. [conditions, environment] 恶(惡)劣的 (èliè de)
  3. (= enemy) 敌(敵)方的 (dífāng de)
    to be hostile to or towards sb 对(對)某人不友善 (duì mǒurén bù yǒushàn)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
opposed (to)
hostile to the idea of foreign intervention
Synonyms
antagonistic
Nearly all the women were antagonistic to the idea.
anti (informal)
opposed
I am utterly opposed to any form of animal cruelty.
opposite
They fought on opposite sides during the War of Independence.
contrary
Why must you always be so contrary?
inimical
a false morality that is inimical to human happiness
ill-disposed
2 (adjective) 
Definition
unfriendly and aggressive
The Governor faced hostile crowds when visiting the town.
Synonyms
unfriendly
She spoke in a loud, rather unfriendly voice.
belligerent
He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
antagonistic
unkind
He apologised for being unkind.
malevolent
Her stare was malevolent, her mouth a thin line.
warlike
The Scythians were a fiercely warlike people.
bellicose
bellicose statements threatening tough action
inimical
rancorous
a series of rancorous disputes
ill-disposed
Opposites
warm
,
friendly
,
sympathetic
,
kind
,
approving
,
peaceful
,
agreeable
,
amiable
,
cordial
,
affable
3 (adjective) 
some of the most hostile climatic conditions in the world
Synonyms
inhospitable
Why does he employ such inhospitable, miserable staff?
adverse
The campaign has received adverse publicity.
alien
uncongenial
unsympathetic
unwelcoming
unpropitious
Opposites
congenial
,
hospitable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adverse
Definition
antagonistic or hostile
The campaign has received adverse publicity.
Synonyms
negative,
opposing,
reluctant,
hostile,
contrary,
dissenting,
unwilling,
unfriendly,
unsympathetic,
ill-disposed
in the sense of bellicose
Definition
warlike
bellicose statements threatening tough action
Synonyms
aggressive,
offensive,
hostile,
destructive,
defiant,
provocative,
belligerent,
combative,
antagonistic,
pugnacious,
hawkish,
warlike,
quarrelsome,
militaristic,
sabre-rattling,
jingoistic,
warmongering,
aggers (Australian, slang)
in the sense of belligerent
Definition
marked by readiness to fight
He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
Synonyms
aggressive,
hostile,
contentious,
combative,
unfriendly,
antagonistic,
pugnacious,
argumentative,
bellicose,
quarrelsome,
aggro (Australian, New Zealand),
aggers (Australian, slang),
biffo (Australian, slang),
litigious

Synonyms of 'hostile'

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