inimical ih-NIM-i-kuhl adjective WS #24

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile; having a harmful effect; adverse or antagonistic

1. The dictator's inimical policies toward free speech suppressed all forms of dissent.
2. Smoking is inimical to good health and can cause serious medical problems.
3. The cold, dry climate was inimical to the growth of tropical plants.
4. The harsh economic policies proved inimical to small business development.
5. His inimical attitude toward new employees created a hostile work environment.