NONHOSTILE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

nonhostile

adjective

Definition of nonhostile

as in sympathetic

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Recent Examples of nonhostile Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions. — Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021 And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment. — Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020

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Adjective

If nothing else, Patriot Front offers sympathetic groups intent on violence a valuable pool of potential recruits.

— Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
The Cuban resolution passed with the support of several African and Asian countries, Cuba’s traditional allies like China and Russia as well as other sympathetic governments in Europe (Spain), Latin America (Colombia, Mexico), and the Caribbean.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Though like The-Witch-the-movie, this strange, jarring delight is concerned with the fate of older women in un-hospitable climes.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Skunks would rather put up with the strong scent of mothballs than leave a hospitable environment, making mothballs totally ineffective against skunks.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026

Definition of hospitable

Adjective

More to the point, the quarterly reports reflect the highest-quality, detailed information, the information the SEC requires executives to disclose on pain of facing a civil lawsuit from the agency or even criminal liability for faking data.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The two bombs went off across the street from the Four Seasons hotel, where Macron spent the night and had met civil society groups on Tuesday morning, according to Reuters.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

The hotel has also invested in the local community by supporting social causes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Even as many corporate leaders embrace LinkedIn and other social platforms for visibility and influence, a smaller cohort of executives at some of America’s largest companies continues to buck the trend.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

The amiable service at the onsite restaurant, The Whistling Grizzly, is just as good as the food—be sure to try the carrot cake or blood orange crème brûlée for dessert.

— Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

The two aimed to be amicable for the sake of their children, Kate told PEOPLE in 2016, however, after a long and difficult custody battle, she was granted primary custody of all eight children.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
The two were married in 2015 and divorced in 2018, but characterized the split as amicable and have remained close.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Definition of amicable

Adjective

Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

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