Meaning of the word inhospitable in English

What does inhospitable mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

inhospitable

US /ˌɪn.hɑːˈspɪt̬.ə.bəl/
UK /ˌɪn.hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

(of a place or climate) harsh and difficult to live in

Example:
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
They had to survive in the inhospitable terrain of the mountains.
2.

(of a person) unfriendly and not welcoming to strangers or guests

Example:
The locals were surprisingly inhospitable to the tourists.
I felt unwelcome in such an inhospitable household.