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antagonistic

adjective

an·​tag·​o·​nis·​tic (ˌ)an-ˌta-gə-ˈni-stik How to pronounce antagonistic (audio)
: showing dislike or opposition : marked by or resulting from antagonism
an antagonistic relationship
factions antagonistic to one another
antagonistically adverb

Example Sentences

They found it impossible to deal with such antagonistic groups. countries that have been antagonistic towards each other for centuries
Recent Examples on the Web They may be compelled to take a more antagonistic stance. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Given that Putin has for years loudly and repeatedly cited previous rounds of NATO expansion as antagonistic to Russia, his comments are remarkable. Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 18 May 2022 Orbán, certainly less antagonistic toward the Russian dictator than some of his neighbors are, condemned the invasion of Ukraine and supported European Union sanctions on Russian interests and oligarchs. David Harsanyi, National Review, 4 Apr. 2022 Where Boehner and Ryan had an antagonistic relationship with the more extreme ends of the conference, McCarthy has cultivated relationships to ensure his standing with them, at least temporarily. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 Teigen and Trump have long engaged in an antagonistic relationship over social media. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Because of the antagonistic relationship between VW managers and the board, investors have probably already started the clock to measure the tenure of Diess’s replacement, Oliver Blume, leader of the Porsche subsidiary. Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 July 2022 This letter, at once antagonistic and incendiary, is anything but an apology. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Julien explores the real-life working relationship — both collaborative and antagonistic — between these strong-willed men. Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see antagonize

First Known Use

circa 1637, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antagonistic was circa 1637

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