antagonistic
Example Sentences
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On the fluffier human-interest side, in the bright light of morning programming, her interviewing style looked more antagonistic than sharp.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Zeitz had an antagonistic relationship with many Harley dealers, who felt that he boosted the parent company’s profit margins at their expense.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
But since Mamdani took office, the relationship has proven less antagonistic.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Because our first brief glimpse of Clara is a sympathetic one — as opposed to conveniently antagonistic — we know “Calle Málaga” won’t settle for a tidy resolution.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
I kept my eyes down as I went to sit by him, bewildered by the antagonistic stare he’d given me.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing antagonistic
Opposites Attract
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Divergent
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