antipathetic

adjective

ˌan-ti-pə-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce antipathetic (audio)
Definition of antipatheticnext
1
as in allergic
having a natural dislike for something a series of adventure books that turned boys who had been antipathetic to reading into avid readers

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2
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will the mayor has always had an openly antipathetic relationship with the local press

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Recent Examples of antipathetic Not only is her singing raucous but her characterization is off-putting, even antipathetic. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024 Yet despite highly antipathetic rhetoric from progressive European lawmakers, SUV popularity among the continent’s citizens is only rising. — Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Feb. 2024 Presuming that In-Yun surpasses traditional Western romance, Song goes for antipathetic lovelessness. — Armond White, National Review, 8 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipathetic
  1. allergic
  2. hostile
  3. negative
Adjective
  • The inclusion of peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat in a product without proper disclosure poses a serious risk of allergic reactions, which can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Just 16 months prior, Walker had experienced a similar episode of swelling, which doctors had dismissed as an allergic reaction.
    — Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of allergic
Adjective
  • John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.
    — Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.
    — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of hostile
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  • Meanwhile, the negative effects on the economy could be significant, prompting the Fed to lower rates sooner and more sharply.
    — Paul Davidson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • While Americans have tended to hold negative attitudes about the government’s handling of the environment for decades, the survey found opinions slipped again this year.
    — Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of negative

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“Antipathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipathetic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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