Meaning & use
inhospitable
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Not welcoming to guests or visitors; also, offering little shelter or comfort, especially referring to harsh environments.
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The desert's inhospitable climate makes survival difficult without water.
Their cold reception made the office feel inhospitable to newcomers.
A note on using this word
Applies equally to unfriendly people and to physically harsh environments like deserts, mountains, or polar regions.
Words with a similar meaning
unwelcomingharsh
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Words with an opposite meaning
hospitablewelcoming
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