This time the words didn't come out sounding quite so hostile.

Despite the words, she sounded less hostile than before.

But why did it always have to come out sounding so hostile?

If I may say so, you sound quite hostile and angry.

The man sounded hostile, and Ford prepared himself for whatever was coming.

For the first time, the Russian sounded less hostile.

One of the teachers told me I should try not to sound so hostile and sarcastic all the time.

Compared to his easy tone, she sounded stiff and hostile.

The soldier asked a few questions, sounding less hostile and more curious than at first.