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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