inhospitality

[ in-hos-pi-tal-i-tee, in-hos- ]

noun

1. lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.

inhospitality

/ ɪnˌhɒs-; ˌɪnhɒspɪˈtælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or attitude of being inhospitable or unwelcoming

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhospitality¹

From the Latin word inhospitālitās, dating back to 1560–70. See in- ³, hospitality

Example Sentences

They were unaware that the Garretts, already guilty of inhospitality, were conspiring to commit a worse offense: treachery.

From Literature

Many readers from other countries were aghast at what appeared to be a long-standing tradition of inhospitality.

From Salon

While we have become accustomed to the relatively benign climate prevailing across much of the planet, Gee reminds us that life on Earth has been repeatedly pockmarked by climatic instability and inhospitality.

From Washington Post

Here, there are no villains, just the cruel inhospitality of space, dumb luck and the different taxonomies of heroism, decency and sacrifice that the Kingfisher crew members represent.

From Los Angeles Times

What some might see as severity or inhospitality is to its occupant a reminder to live and design deliberately.

From New York Times