C1nounformalconflictemotions
US/hɑːˈstɪl.ə.ti/
UK/hɒˈstɪl.ə.ti/
angry or unfriendly feelings or behavior toward someone or something
In context
The new manager met open hostility from the staff.
There is growing hostility between the two neighboring countries.
She spoke without any hostility, even though she disagreed.
Words that go with hostility
adjective + noun
- open hostilityThere was open hostility in the meeting.
- growing hostilityGrowing hostility made talks impossible.
verb + noun
- show hostilityHe showed hostility toward newcomers.
- feel hostilityI felt hostility in the room.
noun + preposition
- hostility towardHostility toward foreigners is rising.
- hostility betweenThe hostility between the families lasted years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
hostility with meCorrect: hostility toward me