inimicous

/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

harmful or destructive in nature or effect; antagonistic or hostile.

“The inimical policies of the government led to widespread poverty.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is hostile or opposed to another.

“The inimical forces of the opposing army had to be defeated.”

Synonyms

  • adversarial
  • antagonistic
  • hostile

Antonyms

  • beneficial
  • friendly
  • harmless