Definitions
- Describing a person or group that is unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic. - Referring to an environment or situation that is dangerous, threatening, or unwelcoming. - Talking about an attitude or behavior that is confrontational, critical, or negative.
- Describing a situation or environment that is harmful, damaging, or unfavorable. - Referring to a person or group that is hostile, unfriendly, or opposed to someone or something. - Talking about an attitude or behavior that is harmful, detrimental, or obstructive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative attitudes, behaviors, or situations.
- 2Both words suggest opposition or conflict.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, groups, or environments.
- 4Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hostile is more commonly used than inimical in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Hostile implies a stronger and more aggressive form of opposition than inimical.
- 3Scope: Inimical is broader in scope than hostile, encompassing not only hostility but also harm, damage, or obstruction.
- 4Formality: Inimical is more formal and less commonly used than hostile.
Remember this!
Hostile and inimical are synonyms that describe negative attitudes, behaviors, or situations. However, hostile implies a stronger and more aggressive form of opposition, while inimical is broader in scope, encompassing not only hostility but also harm, damage, or obstruction. Additionally, hostile is more commonly used and less formal than inimical.
