open hostility
Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words
Hostility that is expressed directly and not hidden.
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Examples (10)
- Mixed-race couples often faced open hostility in that era.
- The new CEO was met with open hostility from the long-serving staff.
- During the debate, the candidates displayed open hostility towards each other.
- There was an air of open hostility at the family dinner, making everyone uncomfortable.
- The government's proposal was greeted with open hostility from the public.
- If you proceed with this plan, you will encounter open hostility from the community.
- He treated his rivals with open hostility, never hiding his disdain.
- The period was marked by rising tensions and open hostility between the two nations.
- She showed open hostility whenever her ex-husband's name was mentioned.
- Expressing such open hostility in a professional setting is unacceptable.