antipathetic meaning

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antipathetic (adjective): (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed.

antipathetic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

antipathetic as an adjective

  1. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
    • antipathetic to new ideas
    • averse to taking risks
    • loath to go on such short notice
    • clearly indisposed to grant their request

    Synonyms: antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath, loth

    Similar: disinclined

    Related forms: antipathy

  2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy
    • slaves antagonistic to their masters
    • antipathetic factions within the party

    Synonyms: antagonistic, antipathetical

    Similar: hostile

    Related forms: antipathy

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IC · 12-letter words

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