antithetical
directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible
Word origin: From Greek antithesis, opposition (anti- against plus tithenai to set).
Antithetical in a sentence
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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.
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The treaty's terms were deliberately blank, allowing each side to interpret the key clauses in whatever way best suited its own interests.
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.
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a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
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