inimicality
The two nations' long-standing inimicality prevented any diplomatic progress.
Definition
- Noun: "inimicality" refers to the quality or state of being hostile, unfriendly, or harmful. It denotes a disposition or condition that is adverse or antagonistic toward someone or something.
Usage Examples
- (The hostility between them caused a long war.)
- (His unfriendliness to new concepts hindered progress.)
- (The desert’s harmful nature makes it dangerous for people.)
Advanced Usage
"inimicality to": used to specify the target of the hostility or harm.
- The policy showed a clear inimicality to environmental protection. (The policy was openly harmful to the environment.)
"inimicality of": used to describe the source or cause of hostility.
- The inimicality of the climate forced the explorers to retreat. (The hostile nature of the climate caused them to leave.)
Variants and Related Words
Inimical (adj): hostile, unfriendly, or harmful in nature.
- The inimical remarks damaged their relationship. (The hostile words hurt their connection.)
Inimically (adv): in a hostile or harmful manner.
- She acted inimically toward her rival. (She behaved in a hostile way toward her competitor.)
Synonyms
- Hostility: the state of being unfriendly or opposed.
- Antagonism: active opposition or hostility.
- Animosity: strong dislike or enmity.
- Adverseness: the quality of being unfavorable or harmful.
Related Idioms
"Bear a grudge": to hold a feeling of resentment or hostility over time.
- He bore a grudge against his colleague, showing constant inimicality. (He maintained hostility due to past resentment.)
"At odds with": in conflict or disagreement with someone or something.
- Her actions were at odds with the company's values, revealing her inimicality. (Her behavior conflicted with the company’s principles, showing hostility.)