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inimical

 

[ ษชหˆnษชmษชkษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inimigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคถเฅเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feindlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพั€ะพะถะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrogi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ตๆ„ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inimical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hostil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸmanca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ๋Œ€์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepล™รกtelskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepriateฤพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•Œๅฏน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprijateljski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvinandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸmษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.