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