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inimical

/ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/

Describes something that is harmful, hostile, or unfriendly in nature or effect.

ruОписывает что-то вредное, враждебное или недружелюбное по своей природе или воздействию.esDescribe algo que es dañino, hostil o desfavorable por su naturaleza o efecto.frDécrit quelque chose de nuisible, hostile ou peu amical par sa nature ou son effet.deBeschreibt etwas, das von Natur aus schädlich, feindselig oder unfreundlich ist oder so wirkt.ptDescreve algo que é prejudicial, hostil ou desfavorável por sua própria natureza ou por seu efeito.zh形容某事物在本质或影响上具有伤害性、敌意或不友善。arيصف شيئًا ضارًّا أو معاديًا أو غير ودّي بطبيعته أو بأثره.

  1. Harmful or hostile C2 formal

    Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or adverse.

    • The policy was inimical to economic growth.
    • A lack of sleep is inimical to good health.
    • The harsh climate was inimical to the survival of the crops.

    ruВраждебный или вредныйesperjudicial u hostilfrNuisible ou hostiledeFeindselig oder schädlichptHostil ou prejudicialzh有害或敌对的arضار أو عدائي

    Synonyms: adverseantagonisticdetrimentalharmfulhostileinjuriousmenacingunfriendly

    Antonyms: beneficialfavorablefriendlyhelpfulkindly

  • more inimical comparative form
  • most inimical superlative form