adj

antagonistic

an-tag-uh-NIHS-tihk

Antagonistic (adj) means showing active hostility or opposition. Example: “He grew antagonistic toward anyone who questioned his plan.”

adj

Showing active hostility or opposition.

"He grew antagonistic toward anyone who questioned his plan."

"The two departments have an antagonistic relationship over budget decisions."

How to use antagonistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActively hostile or opposed to someone or something.

Common pairings

antagonistic relationship antagonistic attitude

more antagonistic comparative, most antagonistic superlative

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He grew _____ toward anyone who questioned his plan.

From antagonist plus the adjective suffix -ic.

incompatible

consistent hostile compatible conflicting incompatible congruent

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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.

consistent hostile compatible conflicting incompatible congruent