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 Relatives of the missing person told ABC7 that the woman was being transported from Catalina Island to the mainland for medical care after having an allergic reaction. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Bath & Body Works describes these formulas as hypoallergenic, which generally means they’re formulated to be less likely to cause an allergic reaction. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 People with a heightened sensitivity to fungal spores can have an allergic reaction. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 It was later revealed that McArthur was allergic to the metal from the screws. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic

Adjective

Her patient, Maya, who is afraid of doctors and hospitals, squealed with excitement.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Daly will play Helen Adler, a dedicated birder who’s not afraid to ruffle feathers when her flock is threatened.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 7 Oct. 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