Adverse Reactions

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a term used to describe someone who has a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something or someone

  • The two political leaders were antipathetic towards each other's policies.
  • I can tell they are antipathetic because they never seem to get along.
  • Those two are just plain antipathetic towards each other.
  • The artist's use of dark colors in the painting created an antipathetic mood.

noun the state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike

  • The company's decision to cut employee benefits fell into disfavor among the staff.
  • The new dress code is really in disfavor with the team.
  • His behavior definitely put him in the disfavor of the boss.
  • The artist's controversial painting was met with disfavor by the critics.

noun a response to something

adjective reacting or responding to a stimulus

  • The scientist studied the chemical reaction carefully in the lab.
  • I can't believe her reaction when she found out the news!
  • His reaction was totally lit when he saw the surprise party.
  • Her reaction to the criticism was like a storm brewing inside her.