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单词 antipathetic
释义

antipathetic

adjective

an·​ti·​pa·​thet·​ic ˌan-ti-pə-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce antipathetic (audio)
(ˌ)an-ˌti-pə-
1
: having a natural aversion
also : not sympathetic : hostile
a government antipathetic to democracy
2
: arousing antipathy
antipathetically
ˌan-ti-pə-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce antipathetic (audio)
(ˌ)an-ˌti-pə-
adverb

Synonyms

  • allergic
  • averse
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Example Sentences

a series of adventure books that turned boys who had been antipathetic to reading into avid readers the mayor has always had an openly antipathetic relationship with the local press
Recent Examples on the Web Given the number of moving parts, not least exactly how much a president antipathetic to fracking could actually do, this seems a minimal risk for now. Liam Denning | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2019 Pakistan is a nuclear state, an antipathetic but important U.S. ally and one of the largest Muslim-majority countries in the world. Russell Goldman, The Seattle Times, 24 July 2018 Even in this antipathetic context, Aldrich manages to find room for his characteristic intimations of breakdown and approaching chaos. Patrick Friel, Chicago Reader, 26 June 2018 Mainstream Peronists seem more antipathetic toward Mrs. Kirchner than Mr. Macri. Mary Anastasia O’grady, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

antipathetic

adjective

an·​ti·​pa·​thet·​ic ˌant-i-pə-ˈthet-ik How to pronounce antipathetic (audio)
1
: having a natural opposition to something
an immune response which can be both antipathetic to the tumour … and protective Nature
2
: inducing or characterized by antipathy

antipathetic

adjective

1
as in allergic
having a natural dislike for something a series of adventure books that turned boys who had been antipathetic to reading into avid readers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • allergic
  • averse
  • down on
  • opposed
  • antagonistic
  • afraid
  • loathe
  • reluctant
  • opposing
  • uncongenial
  • hostile
  • unwilling
  • disinclined
  • loath
  • negative
  • intolerant
  • resisting
  • unfriendly
  • disgusted
  • resistant
  • unsympathetic
  • repulsed
  • revolted
  • repelled
  • squeamish
  • nauseated
  • loth
  • turned off
  • shocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sympathetic
  • friendly
  • tolerant
  • understanding
  • appreciative
  • fond
  • charmed
  • delighted
  • pleased
  • admiring
  • tickled
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2
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will the mayor has always had an openly antipathetic relationship with the local press

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hostile
  • negative
  • antagonistic
  • opposed
  • adverse
  • unfavorable
  • inimical
  • unsympathetic
  • unfriendly
  • contentious
  • unpleasant
  • adversarial
  • inhospitable
  • conflicting
  • adversary
  • jaundiced
  • militant
  • disagreeable
  • prejudiced
  • bellicose
  • belligerent
  • pugnacious
  • mortal
  • combative
  • antisocial
  • contrary
  • truculent
  • malicious
  • icy
  • resisting
  • disputatious
  • frigid
  • biased
  • disapproving
  • quarrelsome
  • distant
  • clashing
  • hateful
  • unkind
  • spiteful
  • rude
  • virulent
  • vindictive
  • argumentative
  • malignant
  • malevolent
  • discourteous
  • bitter
  • unsociable
  • cold
  • acrimonious
  • impolite
  • uncivil
  • surly
  • unmannerly
  • inconsiderate
  • malign
  • scrappy
  • opprobrious
  • impertinent
  • unloving
  • rancorous
  • ill-mannered
  • cool
  • despiteful
  • ill-bred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sympathetic
  • friendly
  • hospitable
  • social
  • amiable
  • pleasant
  • civil
  • nonhostile
  • warm
  • amicable
  • affable
  • genial
  • cordial
  • convivial
  • gracious
  • sociable
  • gregarious
  • companionable
  • affectionate
  • neighborly
  • nonantagonistic
  • loving
  • comradely
  • favorable
  • kind
  • agreeable
  • sweet
  • kindly
  • benign
  • good-natured
  • empathetic
  • devoted
  • good-tempered
  • nice
  • welcoming
  • accepting
  • understanding
  • warmhearted
  • approving
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