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atmosfera hostil

[uh-TOS-fuh-ruh os-TIL]
noun phrasefemininepl: atmosferas hostis
hostile atmosphere
1. An environment or setting characterized by tension, unfriendliness, aggression, or animosity between people or groups
The meeting took place in a hostile atmosphere after the conflict between the two teams.
A reunião ocorreu em uma atmosfera hostil após o conflito entre os dois times.
2. A climate of opposition, resistance, or antagonism toward a person, idea, or initiative
The new policy was introduced in a hostile atmosphere from the start.
A nova política foi introduzida em uma atmosfera hostil desde o início.
NYC Slang
bad vibes
Synonyms
ambiente hostilclima hostilambiente tensoclima de tensãoambiente adverso
Antonyms
atmosfera amigávelambiente cordialclima agradávelambiente harmonioso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atmosfera hostil
Standard usage in business and social contexts
São Paulo
clima hostil
More commonly used in São Paulo; 'clima' is preferred over 'atmosfera'
Portugal
atmosfera hostil
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazil but with European Portuguese pronunciation and intonation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cortar a atmosfera com uma faca (to cut the atmosphere with a knife - indicating extreme tension)
ambiente de guerra (war-like environment)
clima de discórdia (climate of discord)
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