antipodean

adjective

Definition of antipodeannext
as in contradictory
being as different as possible the convincing yet antipodean arguments presented by the two speakers left many members of the audience unsure of which side to support

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  1. contradictory
  2. contrary
  3. opposite
Adjective
  • To her, people’s contradictory reactions were an outcome of their disengagement.
    Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Watching Spence on Wednesday night, helping guide Spurs to only their second clean sheet in 12 games – against Liverpool, European football’s form team – was to have two contradictory thoughts.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of contradictory
Adjective
  • No Franchise Shift Matt Seidler, 19 years younger than Peter, also stated in his letter that relocation of the franchise from San Diego has never been discussed or contemplated – despite Sheel’s contrary claims.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Trump, characteristically, did not back down from his original point even when contrary facts became known.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of contrary
Adjective
  • But now he’s got a smart guy on the opposite side of the law who is his equal.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Dragon Tiny Homes Elsewhere, over on the opposite side of the tiny house to the living room is the bathroom, which includes a vanity sink (not pictured), a flushing toilet, and a shower.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of opposite
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