hostile

• Descreve alguém ou algo hostil, que demonstra inimizade, agressividade ou forte oposição.

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

1. Unfriendly or antagonisticB2formal

   Showing strong dislike or opposition; not friendly.

   Hostil

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

   Sinônimosaggressiveantagonisticbelligerentbittercombativeinhospitablemalevolentmaliciousopposedresentfulunfriendlyunsympathetic

   Antônimosagreeableamicablebenigncordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindlywarmwelcoming

2. Relating to an enemyB2formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of an enemy.

   Hostil

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

   Sinônimosantagonisticenemyopposingunfriendly

   Antônimosalliedamicablefriendly

3. Unfavorable or harshB2formal

   Describing conditions that are difficult or dangerous.

   Hostil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadversebleakdangerousforbiddingharshinhospitableunfavorable

   Antônimosbenignfavorablehospitablesafe

• Substantivo 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.

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

1. Enemy combatantB2formal

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

   Inimigo

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

   Sinônimosadversaryantagonistenemyfoeopponent