ANTAGONISTIC Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

antagonistic

adjective

(ˌ)an-ˌta-gə-ˈni-stik

Definition of antagonistic next

as in hostile

marked by opposition or ill will countries that have been antagonistic towards each other for centuries

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Recent Examples of antagonistic Serkis will return to his role of the antagonistic creature Gollum, around whom the film centers. —

Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Marius’ character was a bit of a plot twist, being one of the more openly antagonistic characters, in the beginning, at least. —

Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, even when she’s supposed to play the most antagonistic female archetype, Darlene is simply too much of a mood and a vibe, and her fundamentally anti-Karen nature is good for TV but bad for the judging criteria in this challenge. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026 In a separate text to Tharpe, Jay linked antagonistic stan culture to the ascension of the far-right. —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antagonistic

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Being on the road and in a hostile environment is something that Ayton also is looking forward to.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The race between Jones and Jackson has been incredibly hostile, with both releasing a myriad of attack ads and going after one another in debates.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 May 2026