inimical

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Pronunciation

/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/(ih-NIM-ih-kul)

Part of speech

adjectiveformal

Chinese

敌对的；有害的

Definition

Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile.

Word family

  • inimically/ɪˈnɪmɪkəli/(adv)敌意地

Collocations

  • inimical to growth
  • inimical to democracy
  • inimical interests
  • inimical forces

Examples

  1. 1.Corruption is inimical to economic development in any country. (harmful, obstructive)
  2. 2.The harsh desert climate is inimical to most forms of agriculture. (hostile, unfavorable)

Synonyms

  • hostile/ˈhɒstaɪl/— unfriendly, aggressive
  • detrimental/ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/— causing harm
  • antagonistic/ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/— actively opposing

Etymology

from Latin "inimicus" = enemy — in- (not) + amicus (friend) — not friendly