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anti-hero

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an·ti·he·ro also an·ti-he·ro  (nt-hîr, nt-)
n. pl. an·ti·he·roes also an·ti-he·roes
A main character in a dramatic or narrative work who is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities, such as idealism or courage.

anti·her·oic (-h-rk) adj.
anti·hero·ism (-hr-zm) n.
Translations
anti-hero [ˈæntɪˌhɪərəʊ] N (antiheroes (pl)) → antihéroe m


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A charismatic anti-hero, Duddly must learn the hard way that what he thought he wanted and the way he went about getting what he wanted aren't the best way to make his personal dreams come true.
We half expect to catch a glimpse of Nevsky prospect or to watch the anti-hero chase down the street after a lost overcoat.
Sandford, best known for his Prey series, introduces a new anti-hero, Kidd.
 
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