Meaning & use
Antithetic
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Directly opposed or contrasted in nature or character.
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Her cautious approach to investing was antithetic to her brother's love of high-risk speculation.
The peaceful ending felt antithetic to the violent tone of the rest of the film.
A note on using this word
Antithetic and antithetical are used interchangeably, both derived from the Greek antithesis, meaning 'a setting against.'
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