antipathetic

/æn,tipə'θetik/ Cách viết khác : (antipathetical) /æn ,tipə'θetikəl/

Thân thiện

The new manager was antipathetic to the proposed changes.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by antagonism or antipathy: Having or showing a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or repugnance.
   • (Usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed: Having a deep-seated aversion or natural opposition to something.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The two politicians held antipathetic views on nearly every issue.
  • She found his arrogant manner deeply antipathetic.
  • The community was antipathetic to the proposed construction of the highway.

Advanced Usage

• "antipathetic to/toward": This is the most common construction, indicating the object of the strong opposition or aversion.
  • He is antipathetic to any form of government regulation.
  • The old guard remained antipathetic toward modern management techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Antipathetical (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning.
  • Their goals were antipathetical to the company's core values.
• Antipathy (n): The noun form meaning a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion.
  • He felt a strong antipathy toward the idea.

Synonyms

• Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
• Hostile: Unfriendly; opposed.
• Inimical: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly.
• Opposed: Anxious to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with.

Antonyms

• Sympathetic: Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy; favorably disposed.
• Friendly: Kind and pleasant.
• Receptive: Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

Notes on Meaning

The word antipathetic describes a fundamental, often instinctive, opposition or repulsion. It is stronger than simple disagreement and implies a deep-seated incompatibility or aversion. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe conflicting ideologies, personalities, or groups.

Học thuật

Adjective

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antagonistic
• antipathetical
• averse
• indisposed
• loath
• loth