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Antagonistic

Verb / æˌntægʌˈnɪstɪk / Another word for antagonistic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing or feeling opposition or hostility towards someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

counter antipathetical conciliatory antipathetic incompatible synergistic hostile unfriendly oppositional adverse contrary conflicting combative belligerent opposed opposing against negative disapproving disagreeable unsympathetic unfavorable antipathetic inimical unamicable unsociable

Example sentences

  1. The two teams were antagonistic towards each other during the game.
  2. She had an antagonistic attitude towards her new teacher.
  3. The man's antagonistic behavior made it difficult to work with him.
  4. The cat showed an antagonistic reaction when the new kitten was introduced.
  5. The film's antagonistic plot kept the audience engaged.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. - Albert Einstein

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