antagonistic (Meaning)
antagonistic (s)
indicating opposition or resistance
characterized by antagonism or antipathy
incapable of harmonious association
antagonistic (a)
arousing animosity or hostility
used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
antagonistic (a.)
Alt. of Antagonistical
Synonyms & Antonyms of antagonistic
Synonyms:
- inhospitable
- conflicting
- militant
- adversary
- jaundiced
- inimical
- unsympathetic
- mortal
- unfriendly
- antipathetic
- opposed
- unfavorable
- adverse
- adversarial
- contentious
- unpleasant
Antonyms:
- gracious
- neighborly
- companionable
- affectionate
- sociable
- kindly
- gracious
- favorable
- sweet
- nonhostile
- companionable
- good-natured
- good-natured
- benign
- loving
- kindly
- convivial
- affectionate
- neighborly
- gregarious
- gregarious
- genial
- kind
- loving
- nice
- sweet
- devoted
- convivial
- genial
- nonhostile
- agreeable
- kind
- benign
- devoted
- sociable
- favorable
- nonantagonistic
- affable
- agreeable
- nice
- nonantagonistic
- affable
Synonyms:
- contrary
- discourteous
- combative
- uncivil
- unmannerly
- biased
- belligerent
- rancorous
- bitter
- unloving
- pugnacious
- unkind
- inconsiderate
- rude
- acrimonious
- hateful
- malignant
- quarrelsome
- disputatious
- ill-mannered
- disagreeable
- frigid
- unsociable
- malevolent
- surly
- spiteful
- truculent
- disapproving
- impertinent
- cool
- distant
- bellicose
- impolite
- opprobrious
- malign
- cold
- clashing
- vindictive
- antisocial
- virulent
- argumentative
- scrappy
- resisting
- malicious
- icy
- prejudiced
Antonyms:
antagonistic Sentence Examples
- Despite attempts at collaboration, the two departments remained antagonistic, leading to a lack of synergy in the workplace.
- The team's antagonistic attitude towards constructive criticism hindered their ability to improve and grow.
- The heated debate became increasingly antagonistic as opposing sides refused to find common ground.
- The siblings' relationship turned antagonistic as they competed for their parents' attention and approval.
- The employee's antagonistic behavior towards colleagues created a toxic work environment.
- The negotiations became more antagonistic when both parties failed to compromise on key issues.
- The student's antagonistic attitude towards the teacher made it challenging to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- The political rivals engaged in an antagonistic exchange of accusations during the televised debate.
- The workplace training aimed to address and mitigate antagonistic behaviors to foster a more collaborative culture.
- The online discussion turned increasingly antagonistic as participants expressed strong, conflicting opinions on the controversial topic.
FAQs About the word antagonistic
indicating opposition or resistance, characterized by antagonism or antipathy, arousing animosity or hostility, used especially of drugs or muscles that counter
hostile, negative, inhospitable, conflicting, militant, adversary, jaundiced, inimical, unsympathetic, mortal
civil, social, social, friendly, warm, amicable, civil, pleasant, hospitable, sympathetic
Despite attempts at collaboration, the two departments remained antagonistic, leading to a lack of synergy in the workplace.
The team's antagonistic attitude towards constructive criticism hindered their ability to improve and grow.
The heated debate became increasingly antagonistic as opposing sides refused to find common ground.
The siblings' relationship turned antagonistic as they competed for their parents' attention and approval.
