inhospitable

• Décrit un lieu ou un environnement qui est rude, difficile à habiter ou peu accueillant.

Describes a place or environment that is harsh, difficult to live in, or unwelcoming.

1. Unfavorable to life or growthB2formal

   Describes an environment that is harsh, barren, or difficult for living things to survive or thrive in.

   défavorable à la vie ou à la croissance

   • The desert is an inhospitable place for most plants and animals.
   • The mountain's inhospitable climate makes it nearly impossible to live there year-round.
   • The region's inhospitable terrain discouraged early settlers.

   Synonymesaridbarrenbleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostilesterileunfavorableuninviting

   Antonymesfavorablefertilehabitablehospitablewelcoming

2. Not welcoming or friendlyB2formal

   Describes a person, place, or atmosphere that is unwelcoming, cold, or unkind.

   Inhospitalier

   • The host gave us an inhospitable reception, barely acknowledging our presence.
   • The room had an inhospitable feel with its cold, bare walls.
   • She found the city's inhospitable attitude towards newcomers quite discouraging.

   Synonymesaloofcolddistantforbiddinghostileunfriendlyunkind

   Antonymesamicablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming