Synonyms for hostile
36 synonyms for “hostile”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Hostile as in “unfriendly”
adjective: characterized by enmity or ill will
- unfriendly
- inimical
- antagonistic
- aggressive
- opposed
- belligerent
- opposing
- hateful
- rival
- bitter
- contentious
- opponent
- adverse
- cold
- enemy
- incompatible
- ill
- offensive
- warlike
- negative
- alien
- fierce
- malevolent
- counter
- difficult
- reactionary
- adversary
- vitriolic
- combative
- antipathetic
- bellicose
Hostile as in “inhospitable”
adjective: very unfavorable to life or growth
- inhospitable
- repugnant
- uncongenial
Hostile as in “irreconcilable”
adjective: impossible to bring into friendly accord
- irreconcilable
- conflicting
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