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ANTIPATHETICAL

Dictionary entry overview: What does antipathetical mean?

• ANTIPATHETICAL (adjective)
The adjective ANTIPATHETICAL has 2 senses:

1. (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed
2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy

Familiarity information: ANTIPATHETICAL used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ANTIPATHETICAL (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed

Synonyms:

antipathetic; antipathetical; averse; indisposed; loath; loth

Context examples:

antipathetic to new ideas / averse to taking risks / loath to go on such short notice / clearly indisposed to grant their request

Similar:

disinclined (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Characterized by antagonism or antipathy

Synonyms:

antagonistic; antipathetic; antipathetical

Context examples:

slaves antagonistic to their masters / antipathetic factions within the party

Similar:

hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)

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