inhospitableness

noun

as in friction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhospitableness
  1. friction
  2. tension
  3. spite
  4. unfriendliness
  5. discord
  6. malignancy
  7. coolness
  8. alienation
Noun
  • Those strategically critical goods continue to be a source of friction with the US despite agreements reached on their trade last year.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That causes political friction with some ultra-Orthodox communities in traditional dress, whose sons have typically eschewed military service for biblical study.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of friction
Noun
  • For Washington, this appears as to be seen as an understanding that the two sides will continue to communicate and manage tensions.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Because the hive-minded beings communicate telepathically, re-recording mixer Larry Benjamin explained that the world often becomes unnaturally quiet, forcing the sound team to rethink where tension and comedy originate.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tension
Noun
  • People don’t do what they’re supposed to, or someone betrays someone else for money or power or spite, or maybe a dragon just disobeys its rider and decides to murder a prince.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But stick with it by asking them to consider the positives and what can still work in spite of the setbacks.
    — Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spite
Noun
  • Add the pathetic reality that Illinois is the very definition of unfriendliness for business development and job creation, and the only thing Pritzker and his accomplices can campaign on is the vilification of Trump, facts be damned.
    — Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Images accompanied by verbal descriptions of their generosity and kindness resulted in higher scores of facial attractiveness than when the same images were accompanied by negative traits like selfishness and unfriendliness.
    — Sable Yong, TIME, 28 June 2024
Definition of unfriendliness
Noun
  • Meena said his contract was terminated prematurely, a dispute highlighting internal discord.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of discord
Noun
  • But alongside it, a systematic biopsy is performed, too, to rule out the risk of further malignancy in other areas of the prostate.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But the tests didn’t reveal any malignancies.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Definition of malignancy
Noun
  • The fabric is lightweight and breathable, with a cropped design that only adds coolness.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of coolness
Noun
  • The album’s title references the zero interest rate era that fueled Silicon Valley’s startup boom, with Smith using that economic shorthand as a lens for examining technology, streaming culture and modern alienation.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Alienation, not indifference Research shows deep levels of alienation among Gen Z, or young people born between 1997 and 2012.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of alienation
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“Inhospitableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhospitableness. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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