What does inimical mean?
Inimical means Harmful in effect..
Inimical
/ɪˈnɪ.mɪ.kəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Harmful in effect..
Definitions by Sense
- Harmful in effect.
- Unfriendly, hostile.
Example Sentences
She doesn’t want to touch it, and indeed every particle of her screams against doing so because it is somehow inimical to her.
Her inimical attitude precludes romance.
Synonyms for inimical
Antonyms for inimical
Related Words
Word Forms
- more inimical
- most inimical
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inimical?
Common synonyms include inimic, inimicable, antagonistic, hostile.
What is the opposite of inimical?
Possible antonyms include amicable.
How do you use inimical in a sentence?
She doesn’t want to touch it, and indeed every particle of her screams against doing so because it is somehow inimical to her.
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