hostile
/ˈhɒstaɪl/adjective
Unfriendly and full of ill will, like an enemy; eager to oppose or harm.
Example sentences
- “The new policy met a hostile reaction from the workers.”
- “The stray dog seemed hostile, so we kept our distance.”
Followed by 'to' or 'toward': 'hostile to change'. A 'hostile takeover' is a business term for an unwanted acquisition.