Antagonistic Meaning in English
word
ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk
an-tag-uh-NIS-tik
æntˈæɡənˈɪstɪk
an-TAG-uhn-IS-tik
Definition
Showing or feeling strong opposition or hostility toward someone or something; acting as an enemy or rival.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or in psychological/medical contexts (e.g., 'antagonistic behavior'). Commonly paired with 'toward', 'relationship', and 'attitude'. Do not confuse with 'hostile', which is a broader term. 'Antagonistic' specifically implies active opposition or rivalry.
Spanish: antagónico - hostilPortuguese (BR): antagônico - hostilPortuguese (PT): antagónico - hostilChinese (Simplified): 敌对的 - 对抗性的Chinese (Traditional): 敵對的 - 對抗性的Hindi: विरोधी - शत्रुतापूर्णArabic: عدائي - معادٍBengali: বিরোধী - শত্রুতাপূর্ণRussian: антагонистический - враждебный (активно)Japanese: 敵対的Vietnamese: đối kháng - đối địchKorean: 적대적인Turkish: düşmanca - karşıtUrdu: مخالفت کرنے والا - دشمنی رکھنے والاIndonesian: antagonis - bermusuhan
Example Sentences
He was antagonistic toward his new classmates.
basic
Some animals become antagonistic when they feel threatened.
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The two groups had an antagonistic relationship.
basic
Her antagonistic attitude made it difficult to reach an agreement.
natural
They grew more antagonistic as the competition continued.
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Don’t be so antagonistic—we’re all on the same team here.
natural