LEARNit Dictionary
hostile
adjective
/ˈhɒstaɪl/
UK
/ˈhɑːstl/
US
C1+
1
C1+
aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight
خصمانه, دشمنانه, غیردوستانه
2
C1+
strongly rejecting something
خصمانه, دشمنانه, متخاصم
The proposals have provoked a hostile response from opposition parties.
Many of the employees were hostile to the idea of change.
Many people were openly hostile to the idea.
synonym
opposed
3
making it difficult for something to happen or to be achieved
خصمانه, دشمنانه, ناسازگار
hostile conditions for plants to grow in
4
belonging to a military enemy
متخاصم
hostile territory
5
not wanted by the company that is to be bought
ناخواسته
a hostile takeover bid