Meaning & use
antihero
A central character in a story who lacks traditional heroic qualities such as courage or morality.
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The gritty detective is an antihero who bends the law to get results.
Many modern films feature an antihero instead of a purely good protagonist.
A note on using this word
An antihero is not the same as a villain; the story still centers on this character sympathetically despite their flaws.
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