Antipathetic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request".
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Examples
- The politician's views on taxation were antipathetic to the interests of the wealthy elite.
- She was antipathetic to the idea of moving to a big city after growing up in a small town.
- The company's mission statement was antipathetic to the values of environmental sustainability.
- He was antipathetic to the notion of working on weekends, and made sure to set clear boundaries.
- The artist's style was antipathetic to the traditional norms of the art world, which made her work stand out.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party".
Classification
All adjective clusters.