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hostile

adjective/ˈhɑːstaɪl/

unfriendly, antagonistic, or opposed

The negotiations were difficult due to the hostile environment created by the opposing party's constant aggression.

unfriendlyantagonisticadverse
word origin — from Latin 'hostilis', meaning 'of an enemy', derived from 'hostis' meaning 'enemy'