Hostile

Hostile means being mean or unfriendly, like when someone doesn't want to be friends or is acting angry towards others.

Examples

• The dog barked loudly and seemed hostile when I tried to pet it without asking its owner first.
• During the game, one team acted hostile by not playing fair and arguing with the referees.
• In the story, the hero faced a hostile dragon that didn't want to share its treasure with anyone.

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