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inhospitable

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l, ɪnˈhɒspɪt-/
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Definition of inhospitable

adjective

  • 1(of an environment) harsh and difficult to live in:the inhospitable landscape
  • 2(of a person) unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people.

Derivatives

inhospitableness

noun

inhospitably

adverb

inhospitality

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: French, from in- 'not' + hospitable (see hospitable)

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