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hostile

Prononciation : [ˈhɒs.taɪl]

Mot

Contexte : « relationship »

(adjective) when someone is unfriendly or angry and doesn’t want to help. It's like if you meet someone who doesn't want to share or play nicely; they might act hostile.

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Even though they had a disagreement, they managed to stay civil and not act hostile toward each other.

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His comments were so hostile that everyone felt uncomfortable around him.

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Why did she seem so hostile during the meeting?

Contexte : « environment »

(adjective) when a place is very difficult or dangerous to live in. Imagine a place that is really harsh, like a desert or a stormy sea; that can be called a hostile environment.

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The team trained hard to survive in the hostile conditions of the mountain.

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The garden became less hostile after we added some water and shade.

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What makes the Arctic a hostile environment for animals?

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