hostility
word
/hɑˈstɪɫəti/
hah-STIL-i-tee
/həstˈɪlɪti/
ho-STIL-i-tee
Definition
Hostility is a strong feeling of anger or unfriendliness, often shown in words or actions towards someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
'Hostility' is formal and more intense than 'dislike' or 'unfriendliness'. Common collocations include 'open hostility', 'show hostility', and 'hostility toward'. Used in personal, political, or international contexts.
Spanish: hostilidadPortuguese (BR): hostilidadePortuguese (PT): hostilidadeChinese (Simplified): 敌意Chinese (Traditional): 敵意Hindi: शत्रुताArabic: عداءBengali: শত্রুতা - বিদ্বেষRussian: враждебностьJapanese: 敵意Vietnamese: sự thù địchKorean: 적대감Turkish: düşmanlıkUrdu: دشمنیIndonesian: permusuhan
Example Sentences
The discussion turned to hostility quickly.
basic
His proposal was met with open hostility from the team.
natural
Despite years of hostility, they finally decided to talk.
natural
You could feel the hostility in the room.
natural
There was clear hostility in his voice.
basic
They met each other with hostility.
basic