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- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/
- /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of inimical word
- adjective inimical adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health. 1
- adjective inimical unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical gaze. 1
- noun inimical Tending to obstruct or harm. 1
- adjective inimical harmful 1
- adjective inimical Conditions that are inimical to something make it difficult for that thing to exist or do well. 0
- adjective inimical adverse or unfavourable 0
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Origin of inimical
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin inimīc(us) unfriendly, hostile (see enemy) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Inimical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inimical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inimical
adj inimical
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- harmful — causing or capable of causing harm; injurious: a harmful idea; a harmful habit.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adjective inimical
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- detrimental — Something that is detrimental to something else has a harmful or damaging effect on it.
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
Antonyms for inimical
adj inimical
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
adjective inimical
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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