hostile
adjective
1. characterized by enmity or ill will
- a hostile nation
- a hostile remark
- hostile actions
Similar word(s): aggressive, unfriendly, aggressive, belligerent, antagonistic, antipathetic, antipathetical, bitter, dirty, ill, opponent, opposing, inimical, unfriendly, hateful, offensive, unpeaceful, violent
2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
- hostile naval and air forces
3. impossible to bring into friendly accord
- hostile factions
Similar word(s): irreconcilable, unreconcilable
4. very unfavorable to life or growth
- a hostile climate
Similar word(s): inhospitable, uncongenial, unfriendly
5. unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
- hostile takeover
- hostile tender offer
- hostile bid
Similar word(s): aggressive
Sentences with hostile as an adjective:
- a hostile force
- hostile intentions
- a hostile country
- hostile to a sudden change