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antipathetical

/ˌæn.tɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌæn.tɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее сильное чувство неприязни или противодействия по отношению к кому-либо или чему-либо; более распространённая современная форма — 'antipathetic'.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a strong feeling of dislike or opposition towards someone or something; the more common modern form is 'antipathetic'.

  1. Strongly opposedC2formal

    Having a strong feeling of opposition or dislike towards something or someone.

    ruРезко настроенный против

    • She is antipathetical to any form of violence.
    • The committee was antipathetical to the proposed changes.
    • He remained antipathetical to the idea of moving abroad.

    Synonymsadverseantagonisticaversecontrarydisaffectedhostileinimicalopposedunfriendlyunsympathetic

    Antonymsagreeablefavorablesupportivesympathetic

  2. Characterized by antagonismC2formal

    Showing or feeling a deep-seated dislike or hostility.

    ruВраждебный

    • Their relationship was antipathetical from the start.
    • The two political parties are antipathetical to each other.
    • An antipathetical atmosphere filled the room during the debate.

    Synonymsantagonisticaversehostileinimicalopposedunfriendly

    Antonymsagreeableamicablecongenialfriendlysympathetic

Forms
  • more antipathetical comparative form
  • most antipathetical superlative form