antagonistic
Translation
hostile, opposed, unfriendly
Examples
He has an antagonistic attitude towards his colleagues.
He has a hostile attitude toward his colleagues.
The two groups have an antagonistic relationship.
The two groups have a hostile relationship.
Grammar Patterns
to be antagonistic ((toward sb./sth.)) His attitude is antagonistic toward new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostile, opposed, unfriendly; Antonyms: friendly, supportive
Etymology
From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'agonistes' (competitor). It means 'struggling against'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'antagonist' in a story, the character who is against the hero.