hostile
/ˈhɑːstaɪl/
hos · tile
ˈhɑː · staɪl
English Definition
adj. unfriendly, antagonistic
Significado en Español
hostil, enemigo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thù địch, có ác cảm
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Example Sentence
The countries remain hostile.
两国依然敌对。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
host(leader)+ile(like)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “hostile”:
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A
Friendly
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B
Aggressive
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C
Helpful
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D
Joyful
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B — Aggressive.
“hostile” means adj. unfriendly, antagonistic
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The stranger's ______ stare made everyone in the room feel uneasy.
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A
hostile
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B
friendly
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C
warm
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D
welcoming
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A — hostile.
“hostile” means adj. unfriendly, antagonistic
Common questions about “hostile”
What does “hostile” mean?
hostile — adj. unfriendly, antagonistic. In Chinese: 敌对的，敌意的.
How do you pronounce “hostile”?
hostile is pronounced /ˈhɑːstaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hos · tile.
How do you use “hostile” in a sentence?
The countries remain hostile. (两国依然敌对。)
What are synonyms for “hostile”?
unfriendly, opposed — all close in meaning to hostile (adj. unfriendly, antagonistic).
Is “hostile” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hostile appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hostile”?
host(leader)+ile(like)
