Inhospitable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɑːspɪtəbəl/

Definitions of inhospitable

adjective showing no hospitality; not welcoming or friendly

Example Sentences

A1 The weather in the desert can be inhospitable.

A2 The remote village was inhospitable to outsiders.

B1 The mountain range is known for its inhospitable terrain.

B2 The harsh conditions made the region inhospitable for farming.

C1 The inhospitable environment required special equipment for survival.

C2 Despite its inhospitable reputation, the Arctic region is home to a variety of wildlife.

Examples of inhospitable in a Sentence

formal The desert is known for its inhospitable conditions, with extreme temperatures and lack of water.

informal I wouldn't want to live in such an inhospitable place like Antarctica.

slang This town is so inhospitable, I can't wait to leave and never come back.

figurative Her cold and distant demeanor made the atmosphere feel inhospitable.

Grammatical Forms of inhospitable

• past tense: made inhospitable
• plural: inhospitables
• comparative: more inhospitable
• superlative: most inhospitable
• present tense: is inhospitable
• future tense: will be inhospitable
• perfect tense: has been inhospitable
• continuous tense: is being inhospitable
• singular: inhospitable
• positive degree: inhospitable
• infinitive: to be inhospitable
• gerund: being inhospitable
• participle: inhospitable

Origin and Evolution of inhospitable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhospitable' originated from the Latin word 'inhospitabilis', which is derived from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'hospitabilis' meaning 'hospitable'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'inhospitable' has retained its original meaning of not being welcoming or friendly towards guests, but it has also been extended to describe environments or conditions that are harsh or difficult to survive in.