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Antagonistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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antagonistic

 

[ ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Showing or feeling opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

Synonyms

adversarial, combative, hostile, opposing

Examples of usage

  • He had an antagonistic relationship with his neighbor.
  • The antagonistic comments only fueled the argument further.
  • I could sense the antagonistic atmosphere in the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

biology

Acting in opposition; opposing the effects of something.

Synonyms

contrary, counteractive, opposing

Examples of usage

  • The antagonistic muscles work against each other to create movement.
  • Antagonistic hormones regulate the body's functions.

Translations

Translations of the word "antagonistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antagônico

🇮🇳 विरोधी

🇩🇪 antagonistisch

🇮🇩 antagonis

🇺🇦 антагоністичний

🇵🇱 antagonistyczny

🇯🇵 対抗的な

🇫🇷 antagoniste

🇪🇸 antagonista

🇹🇷 antagonist

🇰🇷 적대적인

🇸🇦 معادٍ

🇨🇿 antagonistický

🇸🇰 antagonistický

🇨🇳 对立的

🇸🇮 antagonističen

🇮🇸 andstæðingur

🇰🇿 антагонистік

🇬🇪 ანტაგონისტური

🇦🇿 antagonist

🇲🇽 antagonista

Etymology

The word 'antagonistic' originated from the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'antagonista', meaning 'opponent'. The concept of being antagonistic has been present throughout history in various contexts, from interpersonal relationships to biological processes.

See also: antagonistically, antagonists.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,600, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.