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Definitions for inhospitality
ˌɪn hɒs pɪˈtæl ɪ ti, ɪnˌhɒs-in·hos·pi·tal·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
inhospitalitynoun
unkind and inconsiderate welcome
"he was taken aback by such inhospitality"
Wiktionary
inhospitalitynoun
Lack of hospitality.
Etymology: From the Latin hospitalis, "of a guest", from hospita, "guest", + Latin prefix in-, "not".
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Inhospitableness, Inhospitalitynoun
Want of hospitality; want of courtesy to strangers.
Etymology: in and hospitality; inhospitalité, Fr.
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inhospitality
Inhospitality refers to the lack of a friendly, welcoming, or generous treatment towards guests or strangers. It suggests an absence of warmth, kindness, or hospitality.
Webster Dictionary
Inhospitalitynoun
the quality or state of being inhospitable; inhospitableness; lack of hospitality
Etymology: [L. inhospitalitas: cf. F. inhospitalit. See In- not, and Hospitality.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of inhospitality in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of inhospitality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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