ALLERGIC Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

allergic

adjective

ə-ˈlər-jik

Definition of allergic

as in afraid

having a natural dislike for something a lover of the outdoors who claims to be allergic to desk jobs

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Recent Examples of allergic People with alpha-gal syndrome may experience allergic reactions after consuming mammalian meat or other products derived from mammals, including certain dairy products. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Bites appear similar to those from mosquitoes and can appear swollen and itchy, with symptoms getting worse if the person is allergic to bedbugs. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 On location for the night shoots, blizzards, and allergic reactions that went into making Primetime. — Sinna Nasseri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 The sting can be fatal for humans in cases of an allergic reaction, the study says. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic

Adjective

Once again, Slow Horses isn’t afraid to acknowledge its heroes are in a terrible situation and will pay the price for it.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Fond of travel but afraid to fly, Pan would take longish vacations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, or Mexico, sometimes accompanied by his nieces.

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of afraid

Adjective

Still, the prospect of additional supply from American producers remains uncertain, with companies reluctant to commit to major new investments amid volatile prices and geopolitical risks.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Cast as Eva, the head of an international organization trying to save the planet in Project Hail Mary, Hüller spends this sci-fi blockbuster strictly on terra firma, acting as a socially awkward, deadpan foil for Ryan Gosling’s reluctant astronaut.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

The Jazz didn’t play a highlight reel during the game to welcome the center back, as many teams often do for a player who returns on an opposing team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Skattebo found a crease, lowered his helmet and ran over an opposing defender.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

Expect Raman, whom City Hall opponents have long trashed as conflict-averse, to focus on a message of possibility and positivity while holding her ground and striking back — and hard — when necessary.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
On the other hand are more risk-averse leaders, most notably Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026