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Inhospitable Definition & Meaning

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does inhospitable mean?
unfavorable to life or growth; "the barren inhospitable desert"; "inhospitable mountain areas" not hospitable; "they are extremely inhospitable these days"; "her greeting was cold and inhospitable"
What part of speech is inhospitable?
Inhospitable is an adjective.
How many definitions does inhospitable have?
Inhospitable has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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