Opposition and Hostility Explained Simply | Generated by AI
“Antagonistic” means showing opposition, hostility, or actively working against someone or something. It describes behavior or attitudes that are confrontational, unfriendly, or conflicting.
For example:
- Two people having an antagonistic relationship are in conflict with each other
- An antagonistic comment would be one that’s hostile or provocative
- In biology, antagonistic muscles work in opposite directions (like biceps and triceps)
The word comes from “antagonist” - someone who opposes or competes with another person (like the villain in a story who opposes the hero).