antagonistic
Use Antagonistic in a sentence
əˈnɪs adjective
1.
acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
2.
hostile; unfriendly.
Related forms
an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·an·tag·o·nis·tic, adjective
non·an·tag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| 1. | in active opposition |
| 2. | mutually opposed |
| antagonistically | |
| —adv | |
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Antagonistic
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
The two sets of definitions were not only different but mutually antagonistic.
As for businessmen, many are quietly antagonistic to the idea.
He was built like a rock and often antagonistic toward me.
The tone was not antagonistic, but it was clear that opinions differed.
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