antipathetic

Meanings

• adjective

  Opposed in feeling or reaction; unfriendly or hostile.

• adjective

  A person who is antipathetic is unfriendly, unwelcoming, or unpleasant.

  - "His antipathetic behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."
  - "Despite her antipathetic attitude towards authority, she was an excellent employee."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antipathetic
pathetic , hypocritic , dramatic , anachronic

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Variants

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antipathetic , antipathetically

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'antipatheticus', meaning 'opposed in feeling or reaction'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antipathetic' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, 'antipathy' is a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Antipathetic is the opposite of words like 'friendly', 'welcoming', and 'amenable'.

2. hostility: Antipathetic behavior or feelings can lead to hostility and conflict.

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Culture

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Antipathetic has been used in literature to describe characters who are unfriendly or unwelcoming, such as Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. In music, the term 'antipathy' is used to describe a strong feeling of dislike or aversion.

How to Memorize "antipathetic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a scowl on their face and crossing their arms in front of their chest. This person is likely to be described as antipathetic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antipathetic' with words like 'unfriendly', 'unwelcoming', and 'hostile'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'AUNFriendly' to remember that 'antipathetic' means 'opposed in feeling or reaction'.

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