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Recent Examples of inhospitable And yes, the infamously inhospitable editorial boss lady, Miranda Priestly, is sticking to her signature style after nearly 20 years—including that iconic hairstyle. Marci Robin, Allure, 23 July 2025 Our federal government has created a detention center in an inhospitable swamp and joked about the cruelty of their actions. State Sen. Md Rahman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025 Detainees, who’ve described unsanitary and inhospitable conditions, are asking a federal judge to compel the Everglades detention center to provide adequate legal access that reportedly has not existed since its opening. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Some might say the high desert is an inhospitable climate, but hotels that blend heritage and craft with high-level luxury tend to thrive here. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inhospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhospitable
Adjective
  • Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels for electricity.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • However, a number of attendees posted negative comments about the event on social media, with many claiming that the experience was chaotic and poorly organized.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But let’s face it - any kind of drama on social media, positive or negative, is good for any reality competition show (or any series, for that matter).
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Inhospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhospitable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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