an·ti·he·ro also an·ti-he·ro ( n t -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. an ti·her·oic (-h -rk) adj.an ti·hero·ism (-h r-z m) n. |
antihero [ˈæntɪˌhɪərəʊ]
n pl -roes
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a central character in a novel, play, etc., who lacks the traditional heroic virtues
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| Noun | 1. |  antihero - a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)agonist, protagonist - the principal character in a work of fiction |
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