Hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/ or /ˈhɑːstəl/ adjective

Showing strong dislike or anger; unfriendly and ready to fight or oppose.

From Latin “hostilis,” meaning “of an enemy,” from “hostis,” meaning “stranger” or “enemy.” Over time it came to describe attitudes and environments, not just literal enemies.

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