antagonistic

adjective

UK/ænˌtæɡ.ᵊnˈɪs.tɪk/
US/ænˌtæɡ.ᵊnˈɪs.tɪk/

Definitions of antagonistic adjective

  1. displaying active opposition or hostility towards someone or something

    • During the meeting, he maintained an antagonistic stance towards every proposal.

    • The intensely competitive atmosphere has fostered an antagonistic relationship between the two companies.

    • Despite being brothers, they maintain an antagonistic rivalry with each other.