Vocabulary
Antagonistic
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.
Urdu meaning
حریفانہ، معاندانہ، مخاصمانہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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This misdirected rage is in many countries today, particularly in the US, UK and India.To conclude, democracy and capitalism may begin as partners but soon the relationship turns antagonistic.
Dawn Editorials —
Democracy & capitalism`s shadow
— 2026-01-23
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Meanwhile, antagonistic parties are moving towards further confrontation rather than being engaged in defusing the atmosphere of perpetual crisis that has come to dominate the country.
Dawn Editorials —
State conduct
— 2025-12-18
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By its very nature, it is supposed to be antagonistic: it must challenge, debate and demand transparency in legislation and budgets.
Dawn Editorials —
Playing both sides
— 2025-12-04
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It is speculated that this may have had something to do with Mr Achakzai having been traditionally antagonistic to powerful quarters.
Dawn Editorials —
Tug of war
— 2025-08-27
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The message from China seems clear: Beijing does not want antagonistic relationships with any of its South Asian neighbours, and values a cooperative approach to addressing disputes.
Dawn Editorials —
Shared future
— 2025-08-23
Synonyms
hostile, opposed, inimical, antipathetic, unsympathetic, ill-disposed, resistant
Antonyms
pro, sympathetic
Curator example
“he was antagonistic to the government’s reforms”
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