1.(usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed - antipathetic to new ideas - averse to taking risks - loath to go on such short notice - clearly indisposed to grant their request • Syn: antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath, loth • Similar to: disinclined • Derivationally related forms: antipathy 2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy - slaves antagonistic to their masters - antipathetic factions within the party • Syn: antagonistic, antipathetical • Similar to: hostile • Derivationally related forms: antipathy (for: antipathetical), antipathy, antagonism (for: antagonistic)
