Antipathetic
adjective
Showing disapproval or dislike towards something or someone.
Many people were antipathetic towards the new policy imposed by the government.
Often appears as...
- antipathetic towards
- antipathetic to
adjective
Not friendly or sociable.
His antipathetic attitude towards his colleagues made him quite unpopular in the office.
Often appears as...
- antipathetic attitude
- antipathetic behavior
adjective
Showing disapproval or dislike towards something or someone.
Many people were antipathetic towards the new policy imposed by the government.
Often appears as...
- antipathetic towards
- antipathetic to
adjective
Not friendly or sociable.
His antipathetic attitude towards his colleagues made him quite unpopular in the office.
Often appears as...
- antipathetic attitude
- antipathetic behavior
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Antipathetic implies a strong negative feeling, more intense than just disliking.
After the argument, his remarks were decidedly antipathetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Political
Frequently used in a geopolitical or administrative context.
The senator remained antipathetic to the proposed environmental bill.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Conveys more than disagreement; suggests an emotional disconnect or aversion.
Their antipathetic stance betrays a deeper lack of empathy for the issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Antipathetic implies a strong negative feeling, more intense than just disliking.
After the argument, his remarks were decidedly antipathetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Political
Frequently used in a geopolitical or administrative context.
The senator remained antipathetic to the proposed environmental bill.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Conveys more than disagreement; suggests an emotional disconnect or aversion.
Their antipathetic stance betrays a deeper lack of empathy for the issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Antipathetic implies a strong negative feeling, more intense than just disliking.
After the argument, his remarks were decidedly antipathetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Political
Frequently used in a geopolitical or administrative context.
The senator remained antipathetic to the proposed environmental bill.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Conveys more than disagreement; suggests an emotional disconnect or aversion.
Their antipathetic stance betrays a deeper lack of empathy for the issue.
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