Gracious
Gracious adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.
Hostile
Hostile adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.
Usage example: our landlord has a hostile attitude toward foreigners and refuses to rent to them
Nearby Word: hostility
Both words in one sentence
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He believes in the law, and his courtroom manner is polite and gracious even to opposing witnesses who are clearly hostile towards him.
Source: Martial Pacifist
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