hydrophobic

/ˌˈhaɪdrəˌˈfoʊbɪk/

Definitions of hydrophobic

1. adjective

   lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water
   antonyms:

   hydrophilic

   having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water

   deliquescent

   (especially of certain salts) having the tendency to liquefy or dissolve by absorbing moisture from the air
2. adjective

   abnormally afraid of water
   synonyms: aquaphobic

   afraid

   filled with fear or apprehension