Antipathetical (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Antipathetic
• Antagonistic

Related Words

• Antipathy (noun)

Meaning ²

(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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The politician's views on taxation were antipathetical to the interests of the wealthy elite.
• Her conservative upbringing made her antipathetical to the idea of premarital cohabitation.
• The company's rigid policies were antipathetical to the needs of its creative employees.
• The artist's experimental style was antipathetical to the traditional tastes of the museum's patrons.
• The activist's passionate speeches were antipathetical to the views of the opposing faction.

Synonyms

• Averse
• Loth
• Antipathetic
• Loath
• Indisposed