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hostile vs unfriendly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hostileadjective/ˈhɑː.stəl/ | Meaning unfriendly and ready to argue or fight; also belonging to an enemy | Goes with hostile to | Example Most local residents are hostile to the plan to build a casino. |
| unfriendlyadjective/ʌnˈfrend.li/ | Meaning not kind or welcoming to other people | Goes with unfriendly staff | Example The waiter was so unfriendly that we never went back. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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