antithetical

Example Sentences

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But to compromise would be antithetical to the spirit of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"Their approach to the lives of others is antithetical to the values of welcoming and fair debate that our society has upheld for 177 years," the society said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“Options and futures now allow people to gamble on the price without actually being involved in the blockchain, which is antithetical to what BTC was intended for.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

“The entire thing is antithetical to the history and tradition of the Constitution, which is what the Supreme Court cares so much about,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The same town that gave the world the golden arches also gave it a biker gang that stood for a totally antithetical set of values.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser