ANTIPATHETIC Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

antipathetic

adjective

ˌan-ti-pə-ˈthe-tik

Definition of antipathetic

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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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 The picture is rumored to be portraying Altman as a pathological liar and Musk (Ike Barinholtz) as highly antipathetic. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 June 2026 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 The United Nations, a flawed and often toothless organization, nonetheless represents international ideals antipathetic to the ongoing atrocity of human bondage. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023

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Adjective

Possible risks include contamination, allergic reactions and tumor growth, according to the FDA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Furthermore, the scientists highlighted a potential for liver damage, allergic reactions, or other serious consequences.

— Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of allergic

Adjective

That night, Lee goes to Ginger’s house to tell her what happened — about his hostile showdown with the rupidoop, about Brawny Dude With the Butter Candies checking out Lee’s van in the Boontill parking lot.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The trip to Leeds is another daunting assignment for United in what is usually a hostile atmosphere.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hostile

Adjective

To that end, Musk’s average favorability rating — net negative 16 percentage points as of Wednesday, according to Decision Desk HQ — has additionally improved, although only slightly, since July 2025 when his favorability was at its nadir.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The beats create ample negative space for Holden to employ riskier flows, often deploying a double-time pace to burn through technically dense passages.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of negative

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