inimical — tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 해롭거나 방해가 되는; 적대적인; 해로운
Korean pronunciation: 이**니**미컬
Example Sentences
- His sarcastic comments were inimical to team morale.
- Staying up all night playing video games is inimical to academic success.
- The politician's inimical attitude toward the press backfired during the election.
inimical
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈnɪmɪkəl//
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile

a scowling neighbor deliberately sprays pesticide over the fence onto healthy vegetable plants. The toxic chemicals drift down onto the flourishing tomatoes and lettuce below. The plants immediately begin to wilt and their leaves turn brown from the harmful substance. The gardening family looks up in shock and anger as their hard work gets destroyed. Other community gardeners rush over to help salvage what they can from the damage. someone being tending to obstruct or harm through unfriendly and hostile behavior
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Origin
From Latin inimicus meaning 'enemy' or 'hostile.' The word literally meant 'not a friend' in ancient Rome.
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“His sarcastic comments were inimical to team morale.”
“Staying up all night playing video games is inimical to academic success.”
“The politician's inimical attitude toward the press backfired during the election.”
“Eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is inimical to your diet goals.”
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