Inimical: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
inimical
[ ษชหnษชmษชkษl ]
hostile attitude
The term 'inimical' describes something that is harmful or hostile. It is often used to characterize relationships or actions that are detrimental or unfriendly. In a legal or environmental context, it can refer to conditions that are adverse to growth or well-being. The term emphasizes a sense of opposition and is frequently seen in discussions about politics or ecology.
Synonyms
adverse, antagonistic, detrimental, hostile, unfriendly.
Examples of usage
- The policies of the regime were inimical to the welfare of the citizens.
- His inimical remarks created a tense atmosphere in the meeting.
- They faced inimical forces working against their progress.
- The predator was seen as inimical to the local wildlife.
Translations
Translations of the word "inimical" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inimigo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคถเฅเคฎเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช feindlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ musuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะพะถะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wrogi
๐ฏ๐ต ๆตๆใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท inimical
๐ช๐ธ hostil
๐น๐ท dรผลmanca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฏุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ nepลรกtelskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nepriateฤพskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฏน็
๐ธ๐ฎ neprijateljski
๐ฎ๐ธ รณvinandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผลmษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ hostil
Etymology
The word 'inimical' originates from the Latin term 'inimicus', meaning 'enemy' or 'hostile'. This Latin root comes from the combination of 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'amicus', meaning 'friend'. Thus, the etymological roots of the word encapsulate the essence of being unfriendly or contrary. The term first appeared in English in the late 16th century, where it was used to describe antagonistic relationships or actions. Over time, its usage expanded into various contexts, including legal, political, and environmental discussions, reinforcing its connotation of harm or opposition. Today, 'inimical' is commonly employed in literature and formal writing to convey a strong sense of hostility or danger.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,297, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
- ...
- 17294 reaped
- 17296 premiere
- 17297 inimical
- 17298 disorganized
- 17299 spermatozoa
- 17300 packer
- ...