antipathetic Definition
having or showing a strong feeling of dislike or opposition; aversion.
Using antipathetic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antipathetic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was antipathetic to the idea of working with him again.
Example
His antipathetic attitude towards the new policy was evident.
Example
The two groups had an antipathetic relationship that lasted for years.
antipathetic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for antipathetic
- averse
- antagonistic
- hostile
- opposed
- unsympathetic
Antonyms for antipathetic
- favorable
- sympathetic
- friendly
Phrases with antipathetic
antipathetic to
having a strong dislike or opposition to something
Example
He was antipathetic to the idea of moving to a new city.
antipathetic reaction
an adverse reaction to something, often used in medical contexts
Example
She experienced an antipathetic reaction to the medication and had to stop taking it.
antipathetic personality
a personality characterized by a strong feeling of dislike or opposition
Example
His antipathetic personality made it difficult for him to make friends.
Origins of antipathetic
from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against' + 'pathos' meaning 'feeling'
Summary: antipathetic in Brief
'Antipathetic' [ˌæntɪpəˈθetɪk] is an adjective that describes a strong feeling of dislike or opposition. It can be used to describe people, attitudes, or relationships, as in 'She was antipathetic to the idea of working with him again.' 'Antipathetic' is often used in formal contexts and has synonyms like 'averse' and 'unsympathetic.'
