Antihero: meaning, definitions and examples

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antihero

 

[ หˆรฆn.tiหŒhษชr.oสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anti-herรณi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคงเฅ€ เคจเคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Antiheld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antihero

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะณะตั€ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antybohater

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒใƒ’ใƒผใƒญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anti-hรฉros

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antihero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anti-kahraman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆํ‹ฐํžˆ์–ด๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทู„ ู…ุถุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antihrdina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antihrdina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่‹ฑ้›„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anti-junak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlitahero

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะธา›ะฐาปะฐั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜ แƒ’แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antiqษ™hrษ™man

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antihero

Etymology

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.