Anger anger

Hostile

Also known as aggressive, animosity, belligerent, rancorous

Strength 3 of 4

Set against a person or group, with anger hardened into a guarded, combative stance that is harder to shift than a flare of temper and treats them as an opponent rather than someone to understand.

In the body

  • A hard, unblinking stare
  • Body squared and braced
  • Voice low and cold

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

SafetyTrustRespect

Softer and stronger

  1. Cross
  2. Angry
  3. Hostile
  4. Furious

Often confused with

Angry

Angry is a surge in the moment that can pass; hostile is anger settled into a lasting stance against a particular person or group.

Vengeful

Hostile is a combative stance towards someone in the present; vengeful is the wish to make them pay for a past hurt.

See also

Bitter