inimical

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By contrast, the American republic was founded on an explicit rejection of monarchy and nobility, which the framers viewed as inimical to principles of equality and equal justice under the law.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024

Finally, much of her poetry made meticulous use of rhyme, which by the mid-20th century was disdained by the poetic establishment as inimical to the making of serious art.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2023

More than 30 states prohibit title lending or have laws inimical to the industry.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2022

He starts from a position that government’s role is to “protect the public interest against the concentrated interests and power of industry where those interests … are inimical to public well-being.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021

To inflict any hurt on anything for any purpose became inimical to him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck