HOSTILE

adj. 1 opposed, antagonistic, contrary, against, anti, adverse; averse, loath The government is hostile to curbs on business 2 unfriendly, inimical, unsympathetic, cold, inhospitable; unfavourable Why do many social workers seem hostile to the people they are supposed to help? The polar regions are very hostile environments to man 3 warring, belligerent, bellicose, warlike, combative, militant, aggressive The UN units function as a buffer between the hostile forces