nonhostile
The word “nonhostile” has 3 syllables: non-hos-tile
It's pronounced as /ˌnɑnˈhɑs.təl/
What is synonym and antonym for nonhostile?
In the thesaurus, “nonhostile” has 38 synonyms and 37 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nonhostile along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nonhostile
- accepting
- affable
- affectionate
- agreeable
- amiable
- amicable
- approving
- benign
- civil
- companionable
- comradely
- convivial
- cordial
- devoted
- empathetic
- favorable
- friendly
- genial
- good-natured
- good-tempered
- gracious
- gregarious
- hospitable
- kind
- kindly
- loving
- neighborly
- nice
- nonantagonistic
- pleasant
- sociable
- social
- sweet
- sympathetic
- understanding
- warm
- warmhearted
- welcoming
Antonyms for nonhostile
- adversarial
- adversary
- adverse
- antagonistic
- antipathetic
- antisocial
- argumentative
- bellicose
- belligerent
- clashing
- cold
- combative
- conflicting
- contentious
- contrary
- cool
- disagreeable
- disapproving
- disputatious
- distant
- frigid
- hostile
- icy
- inhospitable
- inimical
- jaundiced
- militant
- mortal
- negative
- opposed
- pugnacious
- quarrelsome
- resisting
- scrappy
- truculent
- unfriendly
- unsympathetic
Meanings of nonhostile
- adjective
- Not hostile; free of hostility.
Example Sentences
- The meeting remained calm and nonhostile throughout the discussion.
- They approached the situation in a nonhostile manner.
- The animal appeared curious but nonhostile.
- A nonhostile response helped reduce tensions between the groups.
- The officer confirmed that the crowd was peaceful and nonhostile.
On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nonhostile, such as: accepting, adversarial, adversary, adverse, affable, affectionate, agreeable.
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nonantagonistic
- accepting
- affable
- affectionate
- agreeable
- amiable
- amicable
- approving
- benign
- civil
- companionable
- comradely
- convivial
- cordial
- devoted
- empathetic
- favorable
- friendly
- genial
- good-natured
- good-tempered
- gracious
- gregarious
- hospitable
- kind
- kindly
- loving
- neighborly
- nice
- nonhostile
- pleasant
- sociable
- social
- sweet
- sympathetic
- understanding
- warm
- warmhearted
- welcoming