antithetical

Speech parts

1. antithetical - Adjective

2. antithetical - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

antithetic contra unlike different negative opposed opposite diverse reverse counter opposing contrary hostile polar inverse
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Antonyms

like same similar analogous alike advantageous
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Phrases with the word

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Anagrams

antiathletic

Examples

I don't believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute. The idea that the church can have no influence or no involvement in the operation of the state is absolutely antithetical to the objectives and vision of our country. Rick Santorum

Enlightenment is probably antithetical to impatience. Erik Naggum

The kind of pace that you want to use in a Western - just to acknowledge the land in the distance that everyone has to travel, and the way things develop sort of slowly - it's almost the antithetical of what's currently going on in the movies, you know. Lawrence Kasdan

The efficiency of the cleaning solution in liquefying wizards suggested the operation of an antithetical principal, which-" "Did you have to get him started?" Cimorene asked reproachfully. Patricia C. Wrede

Use of a mentally ill person's involuntary confession is antithetical to the notion of fundamental fairness embodied in the due process clause. William J. Brennan

Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there's little fun to be had in explanations; they're antithetical to the poetry of fear. Stephen King

Close letter words and terms

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