adj. Function: adjective
1 having a natural or inherent opposition FF1C; national needs antipathetic to peace FF1E;
Synonyms: antagonistic, clashing, conflicting, contrariant, contrary, discordant
Related Words: 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 FF1C; found his sister's husband in every way antipathetic FF1E;
Synonyms: aversive, kindless, repellent, repugnant, uncongenial, ungenial, unsympathetic
Related Words: abhorrent, obnoxious; disgustful, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, repulsive
Contrasted Words: compatible, consonant, sympathetic; alluring, attractive, charming; agreeable, pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, soothing
Antonyms: congenial
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Synonyms: ADVERSE 1, antagonistic, anti, opposed, opposing, oppugnant