antithetical

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #101576

Meanings

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adj
Directly opposed; in complete contrast.

His selfish behaviour was antithetical to everything the team stood for.

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Synonyms

1 adj · directly opposed; in... antithetic

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Phrases (1)

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entirely antithetical
completely opposed in nature, purpose, or principle

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From Latin antitheticus + -al.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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