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 Daycare workers suggested that her 1-year-old could be having an allergic reaction to pineapple. — Justin Price, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The most common issue was irritant contact dermatitis, or non-allergic skin inflammation—this surfaced in 42% of patients. — Korin Miller, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 On location for the night shoots, blizzards, and allergic reactions that went into making Primetime. — Sinna Nasseri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 The sting can be fatal for humans in cases of an allergic reaction, the study says. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allergic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergic

Adjective

Opt for a dark wash without rips and frays to keep the look streamlined, but don't be afraid to play with proportions and have fun with patterns and texture.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026
Measure What Customers Do After The Test Pick five to eight people who already trust you and aren’t afraid to tell you the truth.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of afraid

Adjective

In the post-George Floyd era, some young adults have been reluctant to become police officers compared to the days when departments were flooded with applications from eager jobseekers.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Day told the Herald that Fencebridge has been operating in Haiti for four years but was reluctant to offer details about that work.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

Expect Raman, whom City Hall opponents have long trashed as conflict-averse, to focus on a message of possibility and positivity while holding her ground and striking back — and hard — when necessary.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
On the other hand are more risk-averse leaders, most notably Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026