hostile

Describes a person, situation, or environment that is unfriendly, antagonistic, or opposed to something.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то недружелюбное, враждебное или проявляющее сильное противодействие.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es no amistoso, hostil o que muestra una fuerte oposición o antagonismo hacia otra persona o cosa.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose de malveillant, défavorable ou manifestant une forte opposition.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das feindselig, unfreundlich oder ablehnend ist oder starken Widerstand zeigt.ptDescreve alguém ou algo hostil, que demonstra inimizade, agressividade ou forte oposição.zh形容某人或某事物怀有敌意、不友善，或表现出强烈的反对和对抗。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا معاديًا أو غير ودود أو يبدي مقاومة شديدة.

1. Unfriendly or antagonistic B2 formal

   Showing strong dislike or opposition; not friendly.

   • The crowd gave him a hostile reception.
   • She was hostile to any suggestions for change.
   • His hostile attitude made the negotiation difficult.

   ruВраждебныйesHostilfrhostile, antagonistedeFeindseligptHostilzh敌对的arعدائي

   Synonyme: aggressiveantagonisticbelligerentbittercombativeinhospitablemalevolentmaliciousopposedresentfulunfriendlyunsympathetic

   Antonyme: agreeableamicablebenigncordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindlywarmwelcoming

2. Relating to an enemy B2 formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of an enemy.

   • The army advanced into hostile territory.
   • They encountered hostile forces near the border.
   • The aircraft was shot down by hostile fire.

   ruВраждебныйeshostil (relativo al enemigo)frRelatif à un ennemideFeindlichptHostilzh敌人的arعدائي

   Synonyme: antagonisticenemyopposingunfriendly

   Antonyme: alliedamicablefriendly

3. Unfavorable or harsh B2 formal

   Describing conditions that are difficult or dangerous.

   • The explorers faced a hostile environment in the desert.
   • The company struggled in a hostile economic climate.
   • The plant cannot survive in such hostile conditions.

   ruНеблагоприятныйesDesfavorable o durofrConditions difficiles ou dangereusesdeFeindlich, ungünstigptHostilzh恶劣的arغير مؤاتٍ أو قاسٍ

   Synonyme: adversebleakdangerousforbiddingharshinhospitableunfavorable

   Antonyme: benignfavorablehospitablesafe

• more hostile comparative form
• most hostile superlative form

A noun referring to enemy troops or military forces belonging to an opposing side in a conflict.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вражеские войска или военные силы, принадлежащие противоборствующей стороне в конфликте.esSustantivo que designa a las fuerzas militares o tropas enemigas, o a la parte adversaria en un conflicto.frNom désignant les forces militaires ou les troupes ennemies appartenant à la partie adverse dans un conflit.deSubstantiv, das feindliche Truppen oder Streitkräfte bezeichnet, die der gegnerischen Seite in einem Konflikt angehören.ptSubstantivo que se refere a tropas ou forças militares inimigas, pertencentes ao lado adversário em um conflito; também pode designar, de forma mais ampla, uma pessoa ou grupo hostil ou opositor.zh名词，指冲突中属于敌对一方的军队或武装力量；也可指怀有敌意的人或敌对势力。arاسم يُطلق على القوات أو الجيوش المعادية أو التابعة للطرف المقابل في نزاع، ويُستخدم أيضاً للدلالة على الخصم أو الطرف المعادي بشكل عام.

1. Enemy combatant B2 formal

   A person belonging to an opposing military force or enemy group.

   • The general ordered his men to engage the hostiles.
   • Hostiles were spotted approaching the perimeter.
   • The patrol was ambushed by a group of hostiles.

   ruПротивникesCombatiente enemigofrcombattant ennemideFeindptInimigozh敌人arالعَدُوّ المُحارِب

   Synonyme: adversaryantagonistenemyfoeopponent

• hostiles plural form
• hostiles' possessive plural form
• hostile's possessive singular form