downright hostility

Examples (10)

• The new manager's proposal was met with downright hostility from the entire team.
• His controversial speech sparked downright hostility among the opposition party members.
• I couldn't understand the downright hostility in his voice when I asked a simple question.
• The announcement of the factory closure was greeted with downright hostility by the local community.
• There was an atmosphere of downright hostility between the two warring nations.
• If you continue to ignore their concerns, you will face downright hostility.
• She sensed a current of downright hostility running beneath their polite smiles.
• Never in my life have I encountered such downright hostility for no apparent reason.
• Despite his attempts at diplomacy, the negotiations were plagued by an undercurrent of downright hostility.
• His reaction wasn't just disagreement; it was downright hostility.