antipathetic

IPA/ˌæntɪpəˈθetɪk/
IPA/ˌæntɪpəˈθetɪk/

antipathetic — adjective

  • antipatheticpositive
  • more antipatheticcomparative
  • most antipatheticsuperlative

1. having a deep, settled feeling of opposition toward someone or something, often

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having a deep, settled feeling of opposition toward someone or something, often shown through hostile or unfriendly behavior

例句

Faisal was antipathetic to the idea of moving his old mother into a care home.

antipathetic + to + noun phrase (common pattern)

The school board was antipathetic to Yuna's plan for a new student club.

同義詞
  • hostile

    stronger focus on active unfriendliness or aggression; less formal than 'antipathetic'

  • antagonistic

    implies open conflict or rivalry rather than just strong dislike

  • averse

    milder — more about reluctance or unwillingness than active opposition

  • opposed

    more neutral; simply expressing disagreement without the emotional intensity

反義詞
  • sympathetic

    showing understanding and care toward someone/something

  • receptive

    open and willing to consider new ideas or suggestions

文法句型

antipathetic + to + noun phrase/gerund

用法筆記

Almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. The noun form 'antipathy' is more common in everyday English.

常見錯誤

❌She was antipathetic with the new policy.
✅She was antipathetic to the new policy.
💡'antipathetic' takes the preposition 'to', not 'with' or 'about'.
❌He was antipathetic about studying abroad.
✅He was antipathetic to the idea of studying abroad.
💡the pattern requires 'to' + noun/gerund phrase, not 'about'.