inhospitality

/in'hɔspitəblnis/ Cách viết khác : (inhospitality) /'in,hɔspi'tæliti/

Thân thiện

The traveler encountered inhospitality at the old inn.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being inhospitable; lack of hospitality. It refers to an unwelcoming, unfriendly, or ungenerous attitude or environment towards guests or strangers. 2. An inhospitable condition or character. This can describe a place, climate, or situation that is not suitable for living or staying in, being barren, harsh, or uninviting.

Usage

The word "inhospitality" is a formal noun used to describe a deliberate or inherent lack of welcome, kindness, or shelter. It is the direct opposite of "hospitality." * It is often used in social contexts to criticize poor treatment of guests. * It can also be used in environmental or geographical contexts to describe an area's unsuitability for life.

Examples

• Social Context:
  • The traveler was shocked by the inhospitality of the villagers, who refused to offer even a glass of water.
  • Their inhospitality towards newcomers made it difficult for the community to grow.
• Environmental Context:
  • The inhospitality of the desert landscape is evident in its extreme temperatures and lack of water.
  • The inhospitality of the rocky coast prevented any permanent settlement.

Advanced Usage

• "a climate of inhospitality": This phrase can describe a social atmosphere that is unwelcoming to certain groups or ideas.
  • The new policies created a climate of inhospitality for foreign investors.
• The term can be used abstractly to describe concepts or systems that are not accommodating.
  • The inhospitality of the legal system to these kinds of claims discourages many from seeking justice.

Variants and Related Words

• Inhospitable (adjective): The adjective form.
  • an inhospitable reception; an inhospitable climate.
• Hospitality (noun): The direct antonym, meaning a generous and friendly reception of guests.
• Unwelcoming (adjective): A more common synonym for the social sense.

Synonyms

• Unfriendliness
• Unwelcoming nature
• Coldness
• Barrenness (for environmental sense)
• Harshness (for environmental sense)

Antonyms

• Hospitality
• Welcome
• Friendliness
• Generosity

Học thuật

Noun

1. unkind and inconsiderate welcome
   • he was taken aback by such inhospitality