Main Entry:

hos·tile

Pronunciation:

\ˈhäs-t^əl, -ˌtī(-ə)l\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin hostilis, from hostis

Date:

1580

1 a: of or relating to an enemy <hostile fire> b: marked by malevolence <a hostile act> c: openly opposed or resisting <a hostile critic> <hostile to new ideas> d (1): not hospitable <plants growing in a hostile environment> (2): having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature <a hostile workplace>2 a: of or relating to the opposing party in a legal controversy <a hostile witness> b: adverse to the interests of a property owner or corporation management <a hostile takeover>

— hostile noun

— hos·tile·ly \-t^əl-(l)ē, -ˌtī(-ə)l-lē\ adverb