Antihero: meaning, definitions and examples
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antihero
[ หรฆn.tiหhษชr.oส ]
literature film
An antihero is a central character in a story who lacks conventional heroic attributes such as morality, courage, and the desire to achieve good. Instead, they often display a range of characteristics that are morally ambiguous or flawed. This complexity allows them to challenge traditional notions of heroism.
Synonyms
anti-villain, flawed hero, rogue
Examples of usage
- Walter White from 'Breaking Bad' is a classic example of an antihero.
- Many readers are drawn to the antihero's complex personality.
- The antihero often struggles with their own moral dilemmas.
Translations
Translations of the word "antihero" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anti-herรณi
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคงเฅ เคจเคพเคฏเค
๐ฉ๐ช Antiheld
๐ฎ๐ฉ antihero
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝัะธะณะตัะพะน
๐ต๐ฑ antybohater
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใใใผใญใผ
๐ซ๐ท anti-hรฉros
๐ช๐ธ antihero
๐น๐ท anti-kahraman
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฐํ์ด๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทู ู ุถุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ antihrdina
๐ธ๐ฐ antihrdina
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฑ้
๐ธ๐ฎ anti-junak
๐ฎ๐ธ andlitahero
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัะธาะฐาปะฐัะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ antiqษhrษman
๐ฒ๐ฝ antihero
Word origin
The term 'antihero' was first coined in the early 20th century and comes from combining 'anti-' meaning against or opposite, with 'hero', which originates from the Greek word 'heros' meaning protector or defender. The concept gained popularity in literature as writers began to explore characters that deviated from traditional heroic narratives. The antihero often reflects the complexities of modern society, embodying moral ambiguity and the challenges of contemporary life. Over time, antiheroes have evolved in various forms across different genres of literature and film, becoming relatable figures that resonate with audiences seeking realism in storytelling.