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   in·hos·pi·ta·ble

   /ˌinhäˈspidəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an environment) harsh and difficult to live in: "the inhospitable landscape" Similar uninvitingunwelcomingbleaklonelyemptyforbiddingcheerlesshostileharshinimicaluninhabitablebarrenbaresteriledesolateaustereseverestarkspartan
   • ▪ (of a person) unfriendly and unwelcoming toward people. Similar unwelcomingunfriendlyunsociableunsocialantisocialunneighborlyuncongenialcoolcoldchillyfrostyglacialaloofstandoffishhaughtydisdainfuldistantremoteindifferentoffhanduncivildiscourteousungraciousungenerousunkindunsympatheticill-disposedhostileinimicalxenophobicOpposite hospitablewelcoming

   Word Origin late 16th century: French, from in- ‘not’ + hospitable (see hospitable).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inhospitableness noun
   • 2. inhospitably adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inhospitableInhospitable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of inhospitable, an adjective that describes something or someone that is not friendly or receptive, or that provides no shelter or sustenance. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINHOSPITABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Inhospitable means not welcoming or generous to people who visit you, or not suitable for humans to live in. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

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   Inhospitable definition: not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.. See examples of INHOSPITABLE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inhospitableInhospitable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Inhospitable places aren't easy or comfortable to live in, and inhospitable people can be downright unfriendly — even hostile. A hotel is particularly inhospitable if it's got uncomfortable beds and grouchy desk clerks.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINHOSPITABLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Inhospitable means not welcoming or generous to people who visit you, or not suitable for humans to live in. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINHOSPITABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Inhospitable means not hospitable, unfriendly, or lacking a favourable climate, terrain, etc. See synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and usage examples from various sources.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › inhospitableInhospitable - definition of inhospitable by The Free Dictionary

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   Inhospitable means not hospitable, unfriendly, or unfavorable to life or growth. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and expressions, on The Free Dictionary website.