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Inimically: meaning, definitions and examples

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inimically

 

[ ɪˈnɪməklɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

hostile manner

Inimically is an adverb that describes actions or behaviors that are hostile or unfriendly. It conveys a sense of ill will or opposition. When someone acts inimically, their actions are likely to lead to conflict or discord. This word is often used in more formal or literary contexts to emphasize the negative nature of an action or statement.

Synonyms

antagonistically, hostilely, unfriendlily

Examples of usage

  • The two nations interacted inimically during the negotiations.
  • His inimically charged remarks caused a significant rift in the group.
  • They looked at each other inimically, ready for a confrontation.

Translations

Translations of the word "inimically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inimicamente

🇮🇳 शत्रुतापूर्ण

🇩🇪 feindlich

🇮🇩 secara bermusuhan

🇺🇦 вороже

🇵🇱 wrogo

🇯🇵 敵対的に

🇫🇷 de manière hostile

🇪🇸 de manera hostil

🇹🇷 düşmanca

🇰🇷 적대적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل عدائي

🇨🇿 nepřátelsky

🇸🇰 nepriateľsky

🇨🇳 敌对地

🇸🇮 nadaljevanje sovražno

🇮🇸 óvinsamlega

🇰🇿 қарсы

🇬🇪 მტრულად

🇦🇿 düşməncəsinə

🇲🇽 de manera hostil

Etymology

The word 'inimically' is derived from the Latin word 'inimicus', which means 'hostile' or 'unfriendly'. The Latin root consists of 'in-', a prefix meaning 'not', and 'amicus', meaning 'friend'. Thus, the term relates to one who is not a friend or is adversarial. The adverb form, 'inimically', surfaced in English usage in the early 17th century, and it was used primarily in literary contexts to depict antagonistic behavior or relations. Although it is less common in everyday speech, it retains its usage in formal writings and discussions of diplomatic or social relations where there are clear tensions. Over the centuries, the application of 'inimically' has remained closely associated with themes of conflict and discord, serving to characterize actions that are deliberately unkind or adversarial.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,900, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.