antagonistic
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for antagonistic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing active hostility or opposition.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
antipathetic
antipathetical
Antonyms
How to use antagonistic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
antagonistic relationship
antagonistic attitude
Etymology
From antagonist plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Full origin of antagonistic →Frequently asked questions
What does “antagonistic” mean?
The word “antagonistic” means showing active hostility or opposition. In plain terms, actively hostile or opposed to someone or something.
How do you pronounce “antagonistic”?
“Antagonistic” is pronounced an-tag-uh-NIHS-tihk (/ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “antagonistic” in a sentence?
Here is “antagonistic” used in a sentence: “He grew antagonistic toward anyone who questioned his plan.”
What part of speech is “antagonistic”?
“Antagonistic” is an adjective.
