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Meaning of hostile to
The primary meaning of "hostile to" is having or showing a strong opposition or animosity towards something.
Etymology of hostile to
The phrase "hostile to" originates from the Latin word "hostis," meaning enemy or stranger, which is also the source of the English word "hostile"
The word "hostile" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone or something that is unfriendly, aggressive, or opposed to something
Synonyms
antagonistic to
opposed to
against
adversarial
inimical to
averse to
hostile towards
unfriendly to
antagonized
opposed
anti
converse
contradictory to
dissident
dissenting
enemy to
in opposition to
in conflict with
not in favor of
resistant to
unsympathetic to
unfavorable to
disapproving of
unsupportive of
uncooperative
confrontational
aggressive
belligerent
bellicose
pugnacious
combative
contentious
disputatious
argumentative
quarrelsome
cantankerous
irascible
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong opposition or animosity towards something
- * Unfriendly, antagonistic, or aggressive in relation to someone or something
- * Resisting or opposing something, especially a change or an idea
Usage Examples
- The company is hostile to any changes in the current management structure
- * She is hostile to the idea of moving to a new city
- * The government is hostile to any form of criticism or opposition
Antonyms
friendly to
sympathetic to
supportive of
in favor of
approving of
cooperative
collaborative
congenial
affable
amicable
cordial
warm
receptive to
open to
welcoming
approachable
accessible
hospitable
favorable
positive
enthusiastic
encouraging
supportive