German Conversation · Level 56
74 words
German word
feindlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaɪ̯ntlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivehostile
Example
Er reagierte feindlich.
He reacted in a hostile manner.
More examples
Die Gruppe war dem Politiker feindlich gesinnt.
The group was hostile towards the politician.
Core concept
A person or force turns toward another with rejection or attack instead of cooperation.
Common phrases
feindlich gegenüber
antagonistic towards ___
feindlich gesinnt
hostile in attitude
feindlich auftreten
act in a hostile manner
Similar words
feindselig: Showing strong hostility and a readiness to oppose or confront others.
aggressiv: Using force, threats, or intimidation against someone or something.
abweisend: Keeping distance through curt behavior and an unwillingness to engage.
kalt: Showing little emotion, warmth, or personal feeling toward others.
Definition in German
Eine ablehnende oder angreifende Haltung oder Handlung gegenüber einer Person, Gruppe oder Sache.
Word origin
Feindlich combines Feind, meaning "enemy," with the adjectival suffix -lich, meaning "having the character of."
Usage tips
- With a person or group, feindlich commonly appears with gegenüber plus the dative, as in feindlich gegenüber Kritikern.
Other meanings
- aggressiveadjective
- enemyadjective
Opposites
- freundlichfriendlyadjective
- wohlwollendfavorably disposedadjective
Related words
- Feindlichkeithostilitynoun
- feindseligantagonisticadjective