C2adjectiveformalacademicphilosophy
US/ˌæn.tɪˈθet.ɪ.kəl/
UK/ˌæn.tɪˈθet.ɪ.kəl/
completely opposed to something, or directly contrasting with it
In context
His rude behavior is antithetical to everything the school stands for.
The two leaders held antithetical views on how to run the economy.
Secrecy is antithetical to good journalism and public trust.
Words that go with antithetical
adjective + preposition
- antithetical toSuch methods are antithetical to democracy.
adverb + adjective
- directly antitheticalTheir goals are directly antithetical.
- completely antitheticalThe two philosophies are completely antithetical.
- wholly antitheticalArt and commerce are not wholly antithetical.
- fundamentally antitheticalTheir values were fundamentally antithetical to ours.
adjective + noun
- antithetical viewsThe partners held antithetical views about the future.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
antithetical withCorrect: antithetical to