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ANTIPATHETICAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by antagonism or antipathy
Example:
antipathetic factions within the party
Synonyms:
antagonistic; antipathetic; antipathetical
Classified under:
Similar:
hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)
Derivation:
antipathy (a feeling of intense dislike)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed
Example:
clearly indisposed to grant their request
Synonyms:
antipathetic; antipathetical; averse; indisposed; loath; loth
Classified under:
Similar:
disinclined (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval)
