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 Other possible complications include liver disease, allergic reactions, low blood pressure, and, when abruptly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Other possible complications include local vein irritation, inflammation, worsening of existing infections and allergic reactions. — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Those vapors can cause skin and lung irritation and allergic reactions. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The individual who suffered the allergic reaction has fully recovered, and the manufacturer has identified the cause of the mislabeling issue and has taken corrective measures, the FDA said in its recall report. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic

Adjective

Trust your board, adapt to your league mates and don’t be afraid to take the swings that can win you the league.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Brian Austin Green isn’t afraid to talk about what happens to men after 50.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of afraid

Adjective

Families are making difficult decisions with some residents reluctant to leave their homes.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The penalties are a key point because, though the judge could clear the players to be eligible, a school may still be reluctant to risk being penalized by the conference.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Those opposed weren’t necessarily Trump supporters, according to Tierney.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of opposed

Adjective

Ella Stiller is their ingenuous aide-de-camp, Busy Philipps a flamboyant investor and Renée Elise Goldsberry as an opposing counsel who has history with Colter.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Georgia is eager to see someone else on the opposing sidelines after going against itself for much of the past month during preseason practices.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

Their debates can get heated, but Gray, who describes himself as a conflict-averse person in a high-conflict business, says the criticism should never be personal.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The Pentagon’s risk-averse culture, reinforced by rules established by Congress, encumbers every stage of the military development, procurement, and integration process.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026