hostile
gb/hɑstˈaɪl/ us/hɑstˈaɪl/
B1
Inglés
~ 3500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
unfriendly or antagonistic
Not friendly; showing that you do not like someone or something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is hostile to/toward [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hostile' with 'hospital'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Sinónimos
unfriendly (A more general and slightly less intense term for lacking friendliness.)
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antagonistic (Implies active opposition or resistance, often stronger than 'hostile'.)
Antónimos
friendly (Shows kindness and goodwill, the opposite of hostility.)
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welcoming (Emphasizes openness and acceptance, contrasting with hostility.)
Colocaciones
hostile attitude
|hostile environment
|hostile reaction
|hostile crowd
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The crowd grew hostile after the team lost.
- She received a hostile response to her proposal.
- His hostile tone made it clear he disagreed completely.
- The two countries have long been hostile toward each other.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The dog is hostile to strangers.
- He was hostile to my idea.
- They are hostile toward the new law.
- The man gave me a hostile look.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
related to an enemy
Belonging to someone who is your enemy.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is hostile [territory/forces]
Sinónimos
enemy (Directly describes someone or something as belonging to an opponent.)
Antónimos
ally (Refers to a friend or supporter in a conflict.)
Colocaciones
hostile forces
|hostile territory
|hostile aircraft
Temas
military
|conflict
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The soldiers were deep in hostile territory.
- They detected a hostile aircraft approaching the border.
- Hostile forces advanced toward the capital.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The army moved into hostile land.
- We saw a hostile plane in the sky.
- The ship is in hostile waters.
adjective
B2
property
3
harmful or difficult environment
Not safe or good for people, animals, or activities.
Patrón de uso:
[place/situation] is hostile to [someone/something]
Sinónimos
unfavorable (Less intense, but still indicates difficulty or disadvantage.)
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harsh (Emphasizes physical severity of conditions.)
Antónimos
favorable (Suitable or helpful for success or comfort.)
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hospitable (Friendly and welcoming, especially of environments.)
Colocaciones
hostile climate
|hostile work environment
Temas
environment
|safety
|nature
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The desert is a hostile environment for most plants.
- She left the company due to a hostile work environment.
- Explorers faced hostile weather conditions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The desert is hostile for people.
- It is a hostile place to live.
- The weather was hostile for the trip.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
hostile
AFI
GB/hɑstˈaɪl/
US/hɑstˈaɪl/
Sílabas y acento
hos - tile (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tile)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: hostile
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
hostile takeover
1/hɑstˈaɪl tˈeɪkˌoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
business
unwanted company acquisition
When one company buys another company even though the managers of the second company do not want it.
Ejemplos
- The corporation launched a hostile takeover of its rival.
- Shareholders approved the hostile takeover despite management's objections.
hostile takeover
2/hɑstˈaɪl tˈeɪkˌoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
unwanted corporate takeover
When one company tries to buy and control another company even though the other company’s leaders do not want it.
Ejemplos
- The board is looking for ways to prevent a hostile takeover by its main competitor.
- Shareholders might welcome a hostile takeover if it offers a high price.
- The company became a target for a hostile takeover after its profits fell.