antagonistic
antagonistic · more antagonistic · most antagonistic
агресивний, войовничий, войовитий
агрессивный, воинственный
antagonistisch
Contending or acting againstContending or acting against.
/ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/
» Why is Tom being so antagonistic?
Meaning
2 sensesContending or acting against.
antagonistisch
Relating to an antagonist.
More definitions
- incapable of harmonious association
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
- arousing animosity or hostility
- characterized by antagonism or antipathy
Examples
4 sentencesWhy is Tom being so antagonistic?
The two countries are antagonistic to each other.
The emotional qualities are antagonistic to clear reasoning.
Buddhists seem less antagonistic towards science than are Christians.
Translations
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By meaning 1
contending:
Forms
more antagonistic, most antagonistic| Comparative | more antagonistic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most antagonistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
20 synonymshostileC1adverseB2aggressiveB1belligerentC2quarrelsomeB2assaultivebellicosecombativemartialmilitaristicphilopolemicphilopolemicalpugnacioustruculent
Close in meaning
- used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect:incompatible
- characterized by antagonism or antipathy:antipatheticantipathetical
- indicating opposition or resistance:counter
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form