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 Matenopoulos returned to the show in mid-2025, and fronted a headline-making food segment that saw current panelist Sunny Hostin have an allergic reaction to walnuts in one of Matenopoulos’ book recipes. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 On an average day, a primary care pediatrician cycles through room after room treating anything from an allergic reaction, to a fever, to conducting a routine school physical. — Roshan N. Bransden, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Some involve withholding an inhaler from a child who needs it, while others show allergic children forced to eat shellfish. — Jon Christian, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

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Adjective

Despite not registering a goal or an assist in just over an hour on the pitch, the youngster was never afraid to receive the ball and try to make something happen.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
As in the past, the show’s creators are seemingly not afraid to bite the hand that feeds them.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of afraid

Adjective

An April report from Japan External Trade Organization showed that companies are increasingly reluctant to expand their business in China.

— Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
But as time went on, Matt was cagey around his phone and reluctant to call me his girlfriend.

— Richelle Meiss, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

Run the floor, set hard screens and make the opposing center feel him.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Within this region are two major neural pathways, known as the direct and indirect pathways, which appear to exert opposing influences over which actions are expressed.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

As people outsource more of their thinking to software, the business world grows more homogeneous, risk-averse, predictable and, frankly, boring.

— David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Stella McCartney x Bugaboo Footmuff Cocoon your babe in thermoregulating plushness with this footmuff, benefitting from reflective touches for night walks, a water-averse zipper, and a shoe shield that will maintain a spotless interior.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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