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

The most remarkable performance in the film, however, may be that of real-life counselor Annette Deao, whose firm hand and sympathetic guidance lend Union County its stoic nature.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Ever since Hayden Herrera published her landmark biography of Frida in 1983, Kahlo has been perceived as a sympathetic figure.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 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

Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of friendly

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

Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.

— Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

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