antithetical
directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible
Word origin: From Greek antithesis, opposition (anti- against plus tithenai to set).
Antithetical in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing antithetical in a sentence.
His lavish spending was antithetical to the austerity he preached in public speeches.
The proposal was antithetical to the founder's vision of an open, decentralized network.
Using “antithetical” well
Antithetical means directly opposed and mutually incompatible, stronger than merely different. It is typically followed by to, as in antithetical to its mission.
More GRE words starting with A
to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
to lessen in intensity or amount
to formally give up power or responsibility
departing from what is normal or expected
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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