inimically
In unfriendly manner
In a manner that is hostile, harmful, or adverse.
The word describes actions or conditions working against someone or something: The new regulations operated inimically to small business interests.
It's the adverb form of inimical, sharing roots with enemy.
In an opposing manner
- belligerentlyIn a combative way
- aggressivelyIn hostile, confrontational manner
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
- confrontationallyIn an aggressive, challenging manner
pugnaciously · truculently · militantly · contentiously · threateningly · malevolently · vindictively · spitefully
In an opposing manner
- adversariallyIn a confrontational manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
- defiantlyIn open resistance
conflictingly · discordantly · contentiously · competitively · combatively · obstructively · uncooperatively · repugnantly
Causing harm or damage
- adverseHarmful or opposed
- deleteriousCausing harm or damage
- damagingCausing loss or injury
- destructiveCausing severe harm
pernicious · injurious · prejudicial · counterproductive · ruinous · disadvantageous · unfavorable · negative
Without emotional warmth
- inhospitablyIn unwelcoming fashion
- forbiddinglyIn intimidating manner
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
- unapproachablyIn an inaccessible manner
distantly · frostily · icily · coolly · disdainfully · dismissively · contemptuously · scornfully
antagonistically
In an opposing manner
- belligerentlyIn a combative way
- aggressivelyIn hostile, confrontational manner
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
confrontationally · pugnaciously · truculently · militantly · contentiously · threateningly · malevolently · vindictively · spitefully · viciously
antagonistically
In an opposing manner
- adversariallyIn a confrontational manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- resistantlyIn an opposing manner
defiantly · conflictingly · discordantly · contentiously · competitively · combatively · obstructively · uncooperatively · repugnantly · incompatibly
detrimental
Causing harm or damage
- adverseHarmful or opposed
- deleteriousCausing harm or damage
- damagingCausing loss or injury
destructive · pernicious · injurious · prejudicial · counterproductive · ruinous · disadvantageous · unfavorable · negative · debilitating
coldly
Without emotional warmth
- inhospitablyIn unwelcoming fashion
- forbiddinglyIn intimidating manner
- disapprovinglyExpressing negative judgment
unapproachably · distantly · frostily · icily · coolly · disdainfully · dismissively · contemptuously · scornfully