Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hostile

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  1. Pleasant
  2. Hospitable
  3. Empathetic
  4. Unfriendly

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Option 4 : Unfriendly
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The correct answer is "Unfriendly."

Key Points
  •  Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
    • Hostile means unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic.
      • Example: People are very hostile to the idea.
    • Unfriendly is a synonym of hostile, and it means not kind or pleasant.
      • Example: They exchanged a few unfriendly words and left.
  • Grammatical point: Adjectives like hostile and unfriendly are used to describe a person or thing.
  • Thus, it can be concluded that the word "unfriendly" is the correct synonym of the word "hostile."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

  • Pleasant (Option 1) means enjoyable or agreeable, which is the opposite of hostile.
  • Hospitable (Option 2) means friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers, which is also the opposite of hostile.
  • Empathetic (Option 3) means understanding and sharing the feelings of others, which is not related to hostility.
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