C1 adjective Littéraire

mishospcy

/ˌmɪsˈhɒsp.si/

Describes a quality of being ungracious or providing poor hospitality, specifically characterized by a lack of genuine warmth or a failed attempt at being welcoming. It is used to label environments or behaviors that feel cold, awkward, or subtly hostile despite an expectation of care.

Exemples

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The mishospcy vibe of the old hotel made us feel like we were intruding rather than staying.

The unwelcoming atmosphere of the old hotel made us feel like we were intruding rather than staying.

2

The delegation's report criticized the mishospcy protocols observed during the international summit.

The delegation's report criticized the poor hospitality protocols observed during the international summit.

3

I'm tired of the mishospcy service at that cafe; they act like they're doing you a favor.

I'm tired of the unfriendly service at that cafe; they act like they're doing you a favor.

Famille de mots

Nom
mishospcy
Adverbe
mishospcily
Adjectif
mishospcy
Apparenté
mishospitality
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'hosp' (hospitality) + '-cy'. It's like having a 'missed' chance at being 'hospitable'.

Quiz rapide

The traveler was surprised by the ________ reception at the inn, as the locals were usually known for their kindness.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mishospcy

Exemples

1

The mishospcy vibe of the old hotel made us feel like we were intruding rather than staying.

everyday

The unwelcoming atmosphere of the old hotel made us feel like we were intruding rather than staying.

2

The delegation's report criticized the mishospcy protocols observed during the international summit.

formal

The delegation's report criticized the poor hospitality protocols observed during the international summit.

3

I'm tired of the mishospcy service at that cafe; they act like they're doing you a favor.

informal

I'm tired of the unfriendly service at that cafe; they act like they're doing you a favor.

4

Sociological analysis reveals that mishospcy urban planning can lead to decreased social cohesion in new neighborhoods.

academic

Sociological analysis reveals that unfriendly urban planning can lead to decreased social cohesion in new neighborhoods.

5

A mishospcy onboarding process can significantly damage a new hire's initial perception of the company culture.

business

An unwelcoming onboarding process can significantly damage a new hire's initial perception of the company culture.

Famille de mots

Nom
mishospcy
Adverbe
mishospcily
Adjectif
mishospcy
Apparenté
mishospitality

Collocations courantes

mishospcy attitude unwelcoming attitude
mishospcy environment unfriendly environment
glaring mishospcy obvious lack of hospitality
sense of mishospcy feeling of being unwelcome
overcome mishospcy to get past an unfriendly start

Phrases Courantes

a shroud of mishospcy

an overarching feeling of being unwelcome

born of mishospcy

resulting from a lack of hospitality

pure mishospcy

total lack of warmth or welcome

Souvent confondu avec

mishospcy vs inhospitable

Inhospitable usually means a place is impossible to live in, whereas mishospcy specifically refers to the human behavior of being a bad host.

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Notes d'usage

This word is rare and typically found in advanced vocabulary assessments or literary contexts. Use it when you want to emphasize a 'bad' or 'incorrect' type of hospitality rather than just a total absence of it.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake the '-cy' ending for a noun and use it incorrectly in a sentence; ensure it is modifying a noun or used as a predicate adjective.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'hosp' (hospitality) + '-cy'. It's like having a 'missed' chance at being 'hospitable'.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from the Latin 'hospes' (guest/host) with the prefix 'mis-' (badly/wrongly), following an archaic English suffix pattern.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (a mishospcy room). Used as a predicative adjective (the host was mishospcy).

Quiz rapide

The traveler was surprised by the ________ reception at the inn, as the locals were usually known for their kindness.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mishospcy

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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