antagonistic

• Qualifie une personne ou une action qui est activement hostile, opposée ou peu amicale envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Describes a person or action that is actively hostile, opposed, or unfriendly towards someone or something.

1. Opposing or ResistantB2formal

   Showing opposition or resistance to something or someone.

   Opposant ou résistant

   • The two political parties remained antagonistic toward each other.
   • His antagonistic attitude made the negotiation difficult.
   • The committee was antagonistic to the proposed changes.

   Synonymesagainstcontraryhostileinimicalopposedresistantunfriendly

   Antonymesagreeableamenablecooperativefriendlyharmoniousreceptivesupportive

2. Hostile or UnfriendlyB2formal

   Characterized by active opposition or hostility.

   Antagoniste (hostile, opposé)

   • She gave him an antagonistic glare across the room.
   • The debate became increasingly antagonistic.
   • His antagonistic remarks offended many people.

   Synonymesantipatheticbelligerentcombativehostileinimicalopposedunfriendly

   Antonymesagreeableamicablecordialfriendly

3. Causing AnimosityC1formal

   Arousing feelings of hostility or dislike.

   Qui suscite l'animosité

   • The new policy had an antagonistic effect on the employees.
   • His comments were deliberately antagonistic.
   • The article was written in an antagonistic tone.

   Synonymesdivisiveincendiaryinflammatoryoffensiveprovocative

   Antonymesagreeableamicablecongenialfriendlypleasant

4. Counteracting Effect (Medical/Scientific)C1formal

   Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect.

   Effet antagoniste (médical/scientifique)

   • The two drugs have an antagonistic interaction.
   • Antagonistic muscles work in opposite directions.
   • The chemical compound has an antagonistic effect on the receptor.

   Synonymesantitheticcounteractiveopposing

   Antonymesadditivecooperativesynergistic

5. Incapable of Harmonious AssociationC1formal

   Unable to work together or exist in harmony.

   Incapable d'association harmonieuse

   • Their personalities were completely antagonistic.
   • The two species are antagonistic in the same environment.
   • The team members had antagonistic working styles.

   Synonymesadverseconflictingcontraryhostileincompatibleinimicalirreconcilableopposed

   Antonymesagreeablecompatibleconciliatorycooperativeharmonious