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feindselig

/ˈfaɪntˌzeːlɪç/
adjective★Intermediate— hostile
general

Characterized by hostility or antagonism; showing or expressing ill will or enmity.

Er warf ihr einen feindseligen Blick zu.

He gave her a hostile glance.

Die feindselige Stimmung zwischen den beiden Ländern verschärfte sich.

The hostile atmosphere between the two countries intensified.

💡

Often used to describe attitudes, expressions, or environments that convey hostility or aggression.

Collocations

feindselige Haltunghostile attitudefeindselige Blickehostile glancesfeindselige Atmosphärehostile atmosphere

Synonyms

feindlichaggressivfeindseligfeindlich gesinnt

Antonyms

freundlichkooperativhilfsbereit

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'feindselig' to describe situations or people that exhibit hostility or antagonism. It is a strong word and should be used when the hostility is clear and pronounced.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German word 'Feind' (enemy) and the suffix '-selig', which can indicate a state or condition. The term emphasizes a state of hostility or enmity.

📝Usage Notes

The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe hostile behavior, attitudes, or environments. It is often used in political, social, or interpersonal contexts.

Word Breakdown

Feind
enemy
root
+
-selig
indicating a state or condition
suffix
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