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 In some people, that triggers an allergic reaction to red meat as well as meat byproducts like gelatin. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 July 2026 Lee died in 1973 at 32 after an allergic reaction to pain medication. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 According to Food Allergy Research & Education, allergic reactions to soy are typically mild. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 Ser Simon, steward of Harrenhal, was a bit of comic relief in a show that seems allergic to the stuff. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

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Adjective

If your bathroom has a basic flush mount, don’t be afraid to replace it with something more eye-catching, like a sputnik chandelier or a lantern pendant.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
People shouldn’t be afraid, Hammerschlag says, because human-shark encounters are extremely rare—you’re statistically more likely to be killed by lightning.

— Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026

Definition of afraid

Adjective

In a near-future where the elderly are physically reset into children to remain economically useful, a young woman becomes the reluctant caretaker of her newly reset mother.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026
Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

Those local governments remain opposed, out of concern for their ability to protect municipal and agricultural water supplies.

— Andrew Graham July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
The seemingly militaristic act of archery and peaceful meditation may seem diametrically opposed.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026