Transcription
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- [an-tag-uh-nis-tik]
- /ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk/
- /ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tag-uh-nis-tik]
- /ænˌtæg əˈnɪs tɪk/
Definitions of antagonistic word
- adjective antagonistic If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them. 3
- adjective antagonistic in active opposition 3
- adjective antagonistic mutually opposed 3
- adjective antagonistic showing antagonism; acting in opposition 3
- adjective antagonistic Antagonistic substances counteract the effects of another drug or substance. 3
- adjective antagonistic acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually. 1
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Origin of antagonistic
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; antagonist + -ic
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Parts of speech for Antagonistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antagonistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antagonistic
adj antagonistic
- inimical — adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
adjective antagonistic
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- on the warpath — the path or course taken by American Indians on a warlike expedition.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
Antonyms for antagonistic
adj antagonistic
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
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