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Definition of inhospitality

inhospitality

/ˌɪnˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/
in · hos · pi · tal · i · ty
Adverb:inhospitably
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Plural:inhospitalities
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Adjective:inhospitable
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inhospitality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or disposition of failing to welcome, shelter, or show generosity toward guests, strangers, or visitors.

Example

"The weary travelers were dismayed by the cold inhospitality of the innkeeper, who refused to offer them even a cup of water."

2

The harshness or unsuitability of an environment, climate, or terrain for sustaining human life or habitation.

Example

"Early polar explorers underestimated the sheer inhospitality of the Antarctic interior during the winter months."

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• Rhymes for inhospitality

• Nearby Words

inhibitor
inhospitable
inhospitably
inhospitality
inhuman
inhumane
inhumanely

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French inhospitalité or directly from Late Latin inhospitalitas, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and hospitalis ('of a guest or host').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inhospitality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inhospitality
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