English dictionary
antagonistic
adjectivePronunciation
æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- incapable of harmonious association
adjective
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
adjective
- arousing animosity or hostility
adjective
- characterized by antagonism or antipathy
adjective
- indicating opposition or resistance
Example sentences
his antagonistic brusqueness
Europe was antagonistic to the United States
slaves antagonistic to their masters
antipathetic factions within the party