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antihero
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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.
antihero
Noun
pl -roes a central character in a novel, play, or film, who lacks the traditional heroic virtues
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.antiheroantihero - 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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