ANTAGONISTIC


Meaning of ANTAGONISTIC in English

| ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ə|nistik,  ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷-, -ēk adjective

also an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal -tə̇kəl, -ēk-

1. : characterized by or resulting from antagonism : marked by or arising from opposition, hostility, antipathy, or discord

slaves antagonistic to their master

antagonistic criticisms

: marked by counter tendencies : opposing

monopoly and free trade are antagonistic

2. of colors : complementary or nearly so

Synonyms: see adverse

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.