Difference between Hateful and Hostile

What is the difference between Hateful and Hostile?

Hateful as an adjective is evoking a feeling of hatred. while Hostile as an adjective is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

Hateful

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Evoking a feeling of hatred. Dislikeable. Full of hate.

Example sentence: People really should examine themselves to determine why they are so hateful, cruel, and ignorant.

Hostile

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

Example sentence: Never give up. Never give in. Never become hostile... Hate is too big a burden to bear.

We hope you now know whether to use Hateful or Hostile in your sentence.

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