hostility — unfriendly or antagonistic behavior; opposition or resistance to an idea or undertaking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unfriendly or antagonistic behavior; opposition or resistance to an idea or undertaking
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːˈstɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The cat showed clear hostility when the dog ate its favorite tuna.
- There's been growing hostility between fans of different K-pop groups on social media.
- His proposal to replace coffee with green tea in the office met with immediate hostility.
hostility
NOUN[/hɑːˈstɪləti/]
unfriendly or antagonistic behavior; opposition or resistance to an idea or undertaking
The two clans glared across the border, their hostility freezing the air between them.
Hostility blocks the facility of ability
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'hostilis' meaning 'of an enemy' or 'hostile,' derived from 'hostis' meaning 'enemy' or 'stranger.' The suffix '-ity' converts the adjective into a noun denoting a state or quality.
Breakdown
hostil- (enemy, hostile) + -ity (state or quality) = hostility
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat showed clear hostility when the dog ate its favorite tuna.”
“There's been growing hostility between fans of different K-pop groups on social media.”
“His proposal to replace coffee with green tea in the office met with immediate hostility.”
“The peace negotiations aimed to reduce hostility between the two nations.”
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