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inhospitable

1 of 1adjective
/ˌɪn.ˈhɑs.pɪ.tə.bəl/
Forms:more inhospitable,most inhospitable
1

unwelcoming or unfriendly towards others, making others feel uncomfortable in their presence

  • The innkeeper was inhospitable, showing no warmth or kindness to her guests.
  • He found his new neighbor to be inhospitable, as they rarely acknowledged his greetings.
  • Her inhospitable attitude towards newcomers made it difficult for them to integrate into the community.
  • The boss's inhospitable demeanor created a tense atmosphere in the workplace.
  • The inhospitable host made the dinner party an awkward and unpleasant experience for everyone.
Antonyms:
hospitable
2

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

  • The planet's inhospitable atmosphere rendered it unfit for human habitation.
  • They found the region inhospitable, with few resources and extreme weather.
  • The inhospitable conditions in the area have led to very few inhabitants.
  • The cold and inhospitable conditions of the Arctic made it a difficult place to live.
  • The area's inhospitable soil couldn't support the crops they tried to plant.
Antonyms:
hospitable