Antagonistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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antagonistic
[ ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.