Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > H Synonyms of hydrophobic Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. hydrophobic (vs. hydrophilic) usage: lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water 2. hydrophobic, aquaphobic, afraid(predicate) (vs. unafraid) usage: abnormally afraid of water WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of hydrophobic (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: locution Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language