inimical
adjective | /inimical/
Advanced WordsHARD
having the disposition of an enemy; reflecting or indicating hostility
inimical
adjective | /inimical/
Advanced WordsHARDhaving the disposition of an enemy; reflecting or indicating hostility
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Synonyms
hostileantagonisticadverseinimicalunfriendly
Antonyms
friendlyhospitablesympatheticbenevolent
Examples
"Policies inimical to public health were criticized widely."
"Her tone became inimical after the disagreement."
Mnemonic Trick
INIMICAL → IN + ENEMY (IMAGINE): think inimical = inimicus (enemy) — hostile.
Etymology
From Latin inimicus “unfriendly, hostile.”
Used for things that are harmful or hostile.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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