Inimical

usgb/ɪˈnɪmɪkl/
adjective

Harmful or unfriendly.

Smoking is inimical to health.
Visual representation of "inimical" - Harmful or unfriendly.

Often appears as...

  • inimical to health
  • inimical consequences

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Outcome

Use 'inimical' to suggest something leads to bad results.

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Pollution is inimical to the environment
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Unfriendly Tone

Expresses a tone that is not supportive or encouraging.

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His inimical response discouraged further discussion.
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Strong Opposition

Shows strong disagreement or conflict with someone or something.

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The new regulations were inimical to her business interests.
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