hostile
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Unfriendly and aggressive, or actively opposed to something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unfriendly
antagonistic
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The crowd grew _____ after the referee's decision."
Answer: hostile
In your own words, what does "hostile" mean?
Unfriendly and aggressive, or actively opposed to something.
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