“Hostile” is an adjective that denotes a state of enmity or opposition, characterized by a strong and unfriendly disposition. It is often used to describe an environment or a person’s attitude that is openly antagonistic or adverse. Hostility can manifest in various forms, such as aggressive behavior, verbal animosity, or an overall unwelcoming atmosphere.
Sample Sentences:
- The hostile takeover bid created tension among the company’s shareholders.
- The employee faced hostile criticism during the team meeting for his unpopular proposal.
- The two rival factions engaged in a hostile confrontation over territorial disputes.
- The customer service representative faced a hostile customer who was dissatisfied with the product.
- The hostile weather conditions made the expedition challenging for the climbers.
- The negotiations turned hostile as both parties refused to compromise.
- The prisoner exhibited hostile behavior towards the prison staff.
- The student encountered a hostile reception when presenting a controversial topic in class.
- The diplomatic talks became increasingly hostile as the political differences deepened.
- The athlete experienced a hostile crowd during the away game.
Synonyms and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Adversarial: bermusuhan
- Antagonistic: antagonis
- Unfriendly: tidak ramah
- Inimical: merugikan
- Belligerent: agresif
- Confrontational: konfrontatif
- Malevolent: jahat
- Combative: penuh pertempuran
- Unwelcoming: tidak ramah
- Resistant: tahan
Antonyms and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Friendly: ramah
- Amicable: bersahabat
- Hospitable: ramah tamah
- Cordial: hangat
- Welcoming: bersambut baik
- Cooperative: kooperatif
- Harmonious: harmonis
- Benevolent: baik hati
- Agreeable: menyenangkan
- Peaceful: damai
Derived Words and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Hostility: sikap bermusuhan
- Hostilely: dengan sikap bermusuhan
Related Words and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Hostility: musuh
- Hostilities: pertikaian
Phrasal Verbs and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Turn hostile: menjadi bermusuhan
- Act hostile towards: bertindak bermusuhan terhadap
Common Expressions and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Meet with hostility: menghadapi dengan sikap bermusuhan
- Display hostility: menunjukkan sikap bermusuhan
Related Idioms and Indonesian Equivalent:
- Burn one’s bridges: memutuskan hubungan secara permanen
- Have an axe to grind: memiliki alasan pribadi untuk berkonflik
