Antihero

noun

Meaning

A central character in a story who lacks the conventional heroic qualities such as idealism, courage, or morality.

Examples

  • The story follows an antihero who struggles with his own greed while trying to protect his family.
  • Many modern television dramas feature an antihero as the lead character to make the plot more complex.

Synonyms: protagonist, villain, rogue, renegade