hostile

adj 1: characterized by enmity or ill will; "a hostile nation"; "a

hostile remark"; "hostile actions" [ant: {amicable}]

2: not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an

ally; "hostile naval and air forces" [ant: {friendly}]

3: very unfriendly; "a hostile attitude"

4: impossible to bring into friendly accord; "hostile factions"

5: very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an

uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the

unfriendly environment at high altitudes" [syn: {uncongenial},

{unfriendly}]

6: marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or

development; "not able to accomplish much in such a

hostile environment"

7: (business) used of attempts to buy or take control of a

business; "hostile takeover"; "hostile tender offer"