downright hostile

Examples (20)

• His reaction to the suggestion was not just negative; it was downright hostile.
• The audience gave him a downright hostile reception.
• The manager's tone became downright hostile when I asked for a refund.
• Her silence was not merely disagreement; it was downright hostile.
• I don't know what I did, but she's been downright hostile towards me all week.
• The politician's speech was met with a downright hostile reaction from the crowd.
• The negotiations failed because the other country's delegation was downright hostile from the start.
• He was surprised by how downright hostile his former friend had become towards him.
• The comment section on that article was a downright hostile environment.
• The local community proved downright hostile to the new development project.
• Be careful; that stray dog can be downright hostile if you get too close.
• Despite his efforts to be friendly, he encountered a downright hostile atmosphere.
• He has a reputation for being downright hostile to anyone who challenges his ideas.
• She felt downright hostile after realizing she had been betrayed.
• The critics' reviews of the film were downright hostile, calling it a complete failure.
• The opposing team's fans were downright hostile throughout the entire game.
• During the cross-examination, the witness became downright hostile and refused to answer.
• Their refusal to cooperate felt downright hostile, leaving no room for negotiation.
• If we proceed with this plan, we can expect the public reaction to be downright hostile.
• The criticism was not constructive; it was downright hostile and personal.