hostil
hostile
adjective ohs-TEEL Rare
Origin: From Latin hostilis (of an enemy), from hostis (stranger, enemy).
Usage Note
Hostil does not change for gender (un ambiente hostil, una actitud hostil) and forms its plural with -es (hostiles). It can describe a person, environment, or act. The noun is hostilidad and the phrase acto de hostilidad (act of hostility) is common in diplomatic and military discourse.
Examples
"Recibieron una respuesta hostil del comité."
Natural Translation
They received a hostile response from the committee.

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