hostile
Pronunciation: [ˈhɒs.taɪl]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
Even though they had a disagreement, they managed to stay civil and not act hostile toward each other.
Example
His comments were so hostile that everyone felt uncomfortable around him.
Example
Why did she seem so hostile during the meeting?
Context: “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.
Example
The team trained hard to survive in the hostile conditions of the mountain.
Example
The garden became less hostile after we added some water and shade.
Example
What makes the Arctic a hostile environment for animals?
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