Hostility in Tagalog

“Hostile” in Tagalog translates to “mapang-api” (unfriendly/antagonistic), “masama ang loob” (ill-disposed), or “kaaway” (enemy-like), depending on context. These terms capture the aggressive, unfriendly, or opposing nature of hostile attitudes and environments.

Learning the Tagalog equivalents for “hostile” helps you describe confrontational situations, unwelcoming environments, or antagonistic behaviors accurately. Discover comprehensive definitions, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Hostile

[Definition]:

• Hostile /ˈhɑːstl/ or /ˈhɑːstaɪl/
• Adjective 1: Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly or antagonistic.
• Adjective 2: Of or belonging to a military enemy; relating to warfare.
• Adjective 3: Opposed to something; contrary or incompatible.
• Adjective 4: Unfavorable to growth or survival; harsh or inhospitable.

[Synonyms] = Mapang-api, Masama ang loob, Kaaway, Kontrapelo, Malupit, Mapanganib, Masungit, Mainit ang ulo, Galit, Salungat, Makasalungat, Labag

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The manager received a hostile response from employees after announcing the pay cuts.

Ex1_PH: Ang manager ay nakatanggap ng mapang-api na tugon mula sa mga empleyado pagkatapos ianunsyo ang pagbaba ng sahod.

Ex2_EN: They encountered hostile forces while crossing the border during the conflict.

Ex2_PH: Nakatagpo sila ng mga kaaway na pwersa habang tumatawid sa hangganan sa panahon ng labanan.

Ex3_EN: The committee created a hostile work environment through constant criticism and intimidation.

Ex3_PH: Ang komite ay lumikha ng mapang-api na kapaligiran sa trabaho sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pagpuna at pagbabanta.

Ex4_EN: Antarctica presents a hostile environment for human survival without proper equipment.

Ex4_PH: Ang Antarctica ay nagpapakita ng mapanganib na kapaligiran para sa kaligtasan ng tao nang walang tamang kagamitan.

Ex5_EN: His hostile attitude toward change prevented the team from implementing improvements.

Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang salungat na saloobin sa pagbabago ay pumigil sa koponan mula sa pagpapatupad ng mga pagpapabuti.