Adjective: antagonistic an,ta-gu'nis-tik
- Opposed to or resistant to something
"He took an antagonistic stance towards the new policy";
- counter
- Characterized by antagonism or antipathy
"slaves antagonistic to their masters";
- antipathetic, antipathetical
- Arousing animosity or hostility
"his antagonistic brusqueness"; "Europe was antagonistic to the United States"
- Incapable of harmonious association
"The antagonistic factions could not reach an agreement"
- Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
"The two medications were antagonistic and shouldn't be taken together";
- incompatible
See also: alienating, antacid, antiphlogistic, hostile, incompatible, negative
Antonym: conciliative, interactive
Encyclopedia: Antagonistic