Antihero (Noun)
Meaning
A protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The movie's antihero was a morally ambiguous character who often found himself in trouble due to his own reckless behavior.
- In the novel, the antihero's flaws and mistakes made him a more relatable and human character to the readers.
- The antihero of the TV show was a complex character with a troubled past that influenced his actions throughout the series.
- The film's antihero was a dark and gritty character who walked the fine line between good and evil.
- The comic book series featured an antihero who was driven by revenge rather than a desire to do good.