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hostile attitude

[ˈhɑːs.təl ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd]
noun phrasefemininepl: hostile attitudes / atitudes hostis
atitude hostil
1. A disposition or manner of behavior that is unfriendly, antagonistic, or showing opposition and ill will toward someone or something
The hostile attitude of the opposing team made the match very competitive.
A atitude hostil do time adversário tornou a partida muito competitiva.
2. An unfavorable or aggressive state of mind directed toward a person, group, or idea
Her hostile attitude toward the new policy was evident in her comments.
Sua atitude hostil em relação à nova política era evidente em seus comentários.
NYC Slang
beef / cold shoulder
Synonyms
antagonistic attitudeaggressive stanceunfriendly demeanoradversarial postureatitude agressivapostura antagônicacomportamento hostil
Antonyms
friendly attitudewelcoming demeanorcooperative stanceamicable dispositionatitude amigávelcomportamento acolhedor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atitude hostil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atitude hostil / postura agressiva
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
atitude hostil
Preferred in business and formal communication
Portugal
atitude hostil / comportamento adverso
Standard European Portuguese; 'comportamento adverso' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hostile stance
display hostility
adopt an adversarial posture
create a hostile environment
criar um ambiente hostil
assumir uma postura agressiva
demonstrar hostilidade
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