antipathetic
pronunciation
How to pronounce antipathetic in British English:
UK [ˌæntɪpə'θetɪk]
How to pronounce antipathetic in American English:
US [ˌæntɪpə'θetɪk]
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- Adjective:
- (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
- characterized by antagonism or antipathy
Word Origin
- antipathetic (adj.)
- 1630s "having an antipathy for," from an adjectival construction from Greek antipathein (see antipathy). Related: antipathetical (c. 1600); antipathetically.
Example
- 1. He is completely antipathetic to the aims of our organisation .
- 2. Soon I found I was antipathetic .
- 3. He said that antipathetic attitudes towards smokers were turning them into a persecuted minority .
- 4. She is antipathetic to dogs .
- 5. His conduct is antipathetic to me .