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hydrophobic Synonyms

Another word for hydrophobic

Choosing another word for hydrophobic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Tending to repel or fail to mix with water.

Usage Example

"The outdoor jacket is treated with a water-repellent coating that causes rain to bead up and roll right off the fabric."

Strongest
water-repellent
Strong
water-resistant
waterproof
nonpolar

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, having, or suffering from an extreme or irrational fear of water, or exhibiting the symptomatic aversion to liquids associated with rabies.

Usage Example

"After nearly drowning as a child, he became deeply aquaphobic and avoided swimming pools entirely."

Strongest
aquaphobic
Strong
rabid

Opposites of hydrophobic

The opposite of hydrophobic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hydrophilic
aquaphilic
absorbent
water-soluble
See all opposites of hydrophobic

• Nearby Words

hydromassage
hydrometer
hydrophobia
hydrophobic
hydroplane
hydroponic
hydroponics

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hydrophobic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hydrophobic
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