hostile
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, the army of Kuwait, which hosts a U.S. air base, confirmed that its air defenses were “confronting hostile missile and drone attacks” in a post on X late Wednesday night.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Some see emails like this and conclude their boss could be hostile to them, leaving them fearful of losing promotion opportunities or worse.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The King's Speech contained proposed legislation to tackle threats from hostile states and people planning mass violence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Afghan officials deny the charge and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
This feels hostile, sounds like he’s upset about so much more than just these flyers.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
Vocabulary lists containing hostile
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Some Tricky Homonyms
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
