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- [in-hos-pi-tuh-buh l, in-ho-spit-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, ˌɪn hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bl̩/
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- [in-hos-pi-tuh-buh l, in-ho-spit-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, ˌɪn hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/
Definitions of inhospitable word
- adjective inhospitable not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly. 1
- adjective inhospitable (of a region, climate, etc.) not offering shelter, favorable conditions, etc.; barren: an inhospitable rocky coast. 1
- noun inhospitable (of an environment) harsh and difficult to live in. 1
- adjective inhospitable person: unwelcoming 1
- adjective inhospitable land, climate: unsuited to life 1
- adjective inhospitable An inhospitable place is unpleasant to live in. 0
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Origin of inhospitable
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Middle French < Medieval Latin inhospitābilis. See in-3, hospitable
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Parts of speech for Inhospitable
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inhospitable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inhospitable
adj inhospitable
- unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- brusque — blunt or curt in manner or speech
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
adjective inhospitable
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- uninviting — not inviting; unpleasant: a region with an uninviting climate.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- barren — A barren landscape is dry and bare, and has very few plants and no trees.
- forbidding — grim; unfriendly; hostile; sinister: his forbidding countenance.
Antonyms for inhospitable
adj inhospitable
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
adjective inhospitable
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
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