ANTIPATHETIC


Meaning of ANTIPATHETIC in English

adjective

1.

having a natural or inherent opposition

national needs antipathetic to peace

Synonyms: antagonistic, clashing, conflicting, contrariant, contrary, discordant

Related Word: antipodal, antithetical, antonymous, contradictory, opposite

Idioms: at cross purposes, at daggers drawn, at war with one another

Contrasted words: agreeing, consonant, correspondent, harmonious; coactive, collaborative, cooperative

Antonyms: concordant

2.

arousing marked aversion or dislike

found his sister's husband in every way antipathetic

Synonyms: aversive, kindless, repellent, repugnant, uncongenial, ungenial, unsympathetic

Related Word: abhorrent, obnoxious; disgustful, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, repulsive

Contrasted words: compatible, consonant, sympathetic; alluring, attractive, charming; agreeable, pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, soothing

Antonyms: congenial

3.

Synonyms: adverse 1, antagonistic, anti, opposed, opposing, oppugnant

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