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
Warm
Warm adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Usage example: a warm inquiry after his parents' health
Both words in one sentence
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While she's initially sceptical towards the Chans and hostile towards Valerie, she slowly begins to warm up to them as she works with them.
Source: Fanfic / The Ultimate Evil - Initially they are very hostile to him as they believe he will drive them out of their home, but they quickly warm to him as he proves to be both useful and empathetic to their plight.
Source: Lima Syndrome -
Took a Level in Jerkass: The Grandmas, while initially friendly and warm, leave increasingly hostile messages as you hire more of them.
Source: Video Game / Cookie Clicker
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