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antipathetical

/ˌæn.tɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/

Traduction: Adjectif désuet signifiant un sentiment intense d'antipathie ou d'opposition envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose ; la forme moderne plus courante est 'antipathique'.

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adjective

/ˌæn.tɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif désuet signifiant un sentiment intense d'antipathie ou d'opposition envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose ; la forme moderne plus courante est 'antipathique'.

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.

    frfortement opposé

    • 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.

    Synonymesadverseantagonisticaversecontrarydisaffectedhostileinimicalopposedunfriendlyunsympathetic

    Antonymesagreeablefavorablesupportivesympathetic

  2. Characterized by antagonismC2formal

    Showing or feeling a deep-seated dislike or hostility.

    frantipathique

    • 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.

    Synonymesantagonisticaversehostileinimicalopposedunfriendly

    Antonymesagreeableamicablecongenialfriendlysympathetic

Formes
  • more antipathetical comparative form
  • most antipathetical superlative form