hos·tile 
/ˈhɑ:stl̟, ˈhɑ:ˌstajəl/ adjective
/ˈhɑ:stl̟, ˈhɑ:ˌstajəl/ adjective [more hostile; most hostile] 1 : of or relating to an enemy
▪ They were entering hostile territory. ▪ hostile [=enemy] troops 2 : not friendly : having or showing unfriendly feelings
▪ a hostile atmosphere/expression ▪ Her suggestions were given a hostile reception. ▪ hostile behavior ▪ an openly hostile critic ▪ It was a small town that was hostile to/toward outsiders. ▪ a hostile witness [=a witness in a legal case who supports the opposing side] 3 : unpleasant or harsh
▪ The camel is specially adapted to its hostile desert habitat. ▪ a hostile workplace 4 business : involving an attempt to buy a company from people who do not want to sell it
▪ a hostile takeover
▪ They were entering hostile territory. ▪ hostile [=enemy] troops
▪ a hostile atmosphere/expression ▪ Her suggestions were given a hostile reception. ▪ hostile behavior ▪ an openly hostile critic ▪ It was a small town that was hostile to/toward outsiders. ▪ a hostile witness [=a witness in a legal case who supports the opposing side]
▪ The camel is specially adapted to its hostile desert habitat. ▪ a hostile workplace
▪ a hostile takeover
