Inhospitable Definition

inhospitable
adjective
  1. unfavorable to life or growth; "the barren inhospitable desert"; "inhospitable mountain areas"
  2. not hospitable; "they are extremely inhospitable these days"; "her greeting was cold and inhospitable"

"Inhospitable" in song lyrics

See how inhospitable is used in real songs:

  • "Even the infirmary's inhospitable"
    J-Live — Brooklyn Public Part 1

Usage tips for "inhospitable"

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