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inhospitality

in·hos·pi·tal·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-hos-pi-tal-i-tee, in-hos-]
    • /ˌɪn hɒs pɪˈtæl ɪ ti, ɪnˌhɒs-/
    • /ɪnhˌɒspɪtˈalɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-hos-pi-tal-i-tee, in-hos-]
    • /ˌɪn hɒs pɪˈtæl ɪ ti, ɪnˌhɒs-/

Definitions of inhospitality word

  • noun inhospitality lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc. 1
  • noun inhospitality Lack of hospitality. 1
  • noun inhospitality the state or attitude of being inhospitable or unwelcoming 0
  • noun inhospitality lack of hospitality; inhospitable treatment 0
See all 4 definitions of inhospitality

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Origin of inhospitality

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Latin word inhospitālitās, dating back to 1560-70. See in-3, hospitality

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Parts of speech for Inhospitality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inhospitality

inhospitality popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

inhospitality usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inhospitality

noun inhospitality

  • inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
  • repellent — causing distaste or aversion; repulsive.
  • undesirable — not desirable or attractive; objectionable: undesirable qualities.
  • ungracious — discourteous; ill-mannered: ungracious behavior.
  • disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
All 29 Synonyms of inhospitality

Antonyms for inhospitality

noun inhospitality

  • hospitality — the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
  • good cheer — cheerful spirits; courage: to be of good cheer.
  • hospitableness — The quality of being hospitable.
  • obliging — willing or eager to do favors, offer one's services, etc.; accommodating: The clerk was most obliging.
All 4 Antonyms of inhospitality

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