Synonyms for

Inhospitable

Verb / ɪˈnhɑ:spʌtʌbʌl / / ˌɪnhɑ:ˈspɪtʌbʌl / Another word for inhospitable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not offering a warm and friendly environment

Synonyms & similar words

hospitable unwelcoming unfriendly hostile cold uninviting bleak forbidding harsh severe austere stark barren desolate unaccommodating unsympathetic unsociable unapproachable unamiable unpleasant disagreeable

Example sentences

  1. The abandoned house felt inhospitable and eerie.
  2. The rocky terrain made hiking in the mountains inhospitable.
  3. The cold and rainy weather made the beach inhospitable for swimming.
  4. The unwelcoming attitude of the staff made the hotel feel inhospitable.
  5. The barren landscape of the Arctic is inhospitable for most plants and animals.

Quotes

  • The mountains are inhospitable and dangerous places for the unprepared.
  • The inhospitable environment of the desert can be deadly.
  • The inhospitable terrain of the jungle makes it a challenging place to explore.

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