adj

antagonistic

an-tag-uh-NIHS-tihk

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.

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