hostile

The definition of hostile is defined as aggressive, angry or unfriendly.

(adjective)

An example of hostile is walking up to a stranger on the street and screaming in their ear for no reason; a hostile act.

See hostile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or characteristic of an enemy; warlike
having or showing ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic
not hospitable or compatible; adverse
Finance of or relating to the acquisition of a corporation against the wishes of its management: a hostile takeover

Origin: L hostilis < hostis, enemy: see hospice

noun

a hostile person

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See hostile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.
Feeling or showing enmity or ill will; antagonistic: a hostile remark.
Unfavorable to health or well-being; inhospitable or adverse: a hostile climate.

noun