Inimical

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

Definitions of inimical

adjective hostile or unfriendly

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise was inimical to my ability to concentrate.

A2 The new manager's inimical attitude towards teamwork caused tension in the office.

B1 The lack of clear instructions proved inimical to the success of the project.

B2 The company's inimical policies towards employee benefits led to a high turnover rate.

C1 The inimical relationship between the two countries escalated into a full-blown conflict.

C2 His inimical behavior towards his colleagues ultimately led to his dismissal from the company.

Examples of inimical in a Sentence

formal The new policy was seen as inimical to the company's long-term growth strategy.

informal Staying up late every night is inimical to your health.

slang Skipping breakfast is inimical to gains at the gym.

figurative His harsh words were inimical to their friendship, causing a rift between them.

Grammatical Forms of inimical

• past tense: inimicalled
• plural: inimicals
• comparative: more inimical
• superlative: most inimical
• present tense: inimical
• future tense: will be inimical
• perfect tense: has been inimical
• continuous tense: is being inimical
• singular: inimical
• positive degree: inimical
• infinitive: to be inimical
• gerund: being inimical
• participle: inimicaling

Origin and Evolution of inimical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inimical' originated from the Latin word 'inimicalis', which is derived from 'inimicus' meaning 'enemy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inimical' has retained its original meaning of being hostile or unfriendly, but it is now also used in a broader sense to describe anything that is harmful or detrimental.