an·tip·a·thet·ic ( n-t p  -th t k) also an·tip·a·thet·i·cal (--kl)adj. 1. a. Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance: antipathetic to new ideas. b. Opposed in nature or character; antagonistic: antipathetic factions within the party. 2. Causing a feeling of antipathy; repugnant: "The whole place and everything about it was antipathetic to her" (Anthony Trollope). an·tip a·theti·cal·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | antipathetical - (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request" disinclined - unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody" |
| 2. |  antipathetical - characterized by antagonism or antipathy; "slaves antagonistic to their masters"; "antipathetic factions within the party"hostile - characterized by enmity or ill will; "a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions" |
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