Inimical

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈnɪmɪkÉ™l/

Origin

From Latin inimicus ("enemy"), from in- ("not") + amicus ("friend").

Full definition of inimical

Adjective

1. Harmful in effect.Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.
2. Unfriendly, hostile.Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

Synonyms

• inimic, inimicable

Related terms

• inimically