antagonistic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/

Definition

Showing or feeling active opposition, hostility, or unfriendliness towards someone or something.

Examples

• The politician's antagonistic remarks only served to deepen the division between the two parties.

• She had an antagonistic attitude towards any new ideas, preferring to stick to traditional methods.

• The two chemicals are antagonistic; mixing them causes a violent reaction.

How to Use antagonistic

antagonistic towards (prepositional phrase)

showing opposition or hostility to a person or group — "The community was largely antagonistic towards the new development project."

antagonistic to (prepositional phrase)

showing opposition or hostility to an idea or principle — "Her philosophy was antagonistic to any form of authoritarianism."

Synonyms of antagonistic

Words with a similar meaning to antagonistic:

• hostile
• adverse
• inimical
• belligerent

Antonyms of antagonistic

Words with the opposite meaning to antagonistic:

• friendly
• cooperative
• sympathetic

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