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- [an-tee-heer-oh, an-tahy-]
- /ˈæn tiˌhɪər oʊ, ˈæn taɪ-/
- /ˈæn.tiˌhɪə.rəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-heer-oh, an-tahy-]
- /ˈæn tiˌhɪər oʊ, ˈæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antihero word
- countable noun antihero An antihero is the main character in a novel, play, or film who is not morally good and does not behave like a typical hero. 3
- noun antihero a central character in a novel, play, etc, who lacks the traditional heroic virtues 3
- noun antihero the protagonist of a novel, play, etc. who lacks the virtues and estimable traits of a traditional hero 3
- noun plural antihero a protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure, as nobility of mind and spirit, a life or attitude marked by action or purpose, and the like. 1
- noun antihero A central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. 1
- noun antihero unconventional protagonist 1
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Origin of antihero
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; anti- + hero
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Parts of speech for Antihero
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antihero popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
antihero usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antihero
noun antihero
- devil — In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Devil is the most powerful evil spirit.
- criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
- scoundrel — an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain.
- malefactor — a person who violates the law; criminal.
- reprobate — a depraved, unprincipled, or wicked person: a drunken reprobate.
Antonyms for antihero
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