Antipathique (en. Unfriendly)

/ɑ̃.ti.pa.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which provokes negative feelings or repulsion.

His behavior was so unfriendly that no one wanted to talk to him.

Son comportement était si antipathique que personne ne voulait lui parler.

Which is unpleasant or unfriendly.

This person has an unfriendly attitude that makes people reluctant to approach her.

Cette personne a une attitude antipathique qui ne donne pas envie de l'approcher.

Which is at odds with the feelings or tastes of others.

He has opinions that are unfriendly to mine, which makes our discussions difficult.

Il a des opinions antipathiques aux miennes, ce qui rend nos discussions difficiles.

From the Greek 'antipathes' meaning 'one who experiences an opposite feeling.'

to have an unfriendly character

To be considered as having an unfriendly character.

avoir un caractère antipathique

an unfriendly person

A person who does not evoke sympathy or affection.

une personne antipathique

unfriendly reaction

A negative reaction or rejection towards something or someone.

réaction antipathique

antipathy

Feeling of aversion or disagreement.

antipathie

sympathetic

Which inspires sympathy, pleasant.

sympathique

hostility

Attitude of opposition or animosity.

hostilité

A person who makes no effort to be likable.

This guy is really unfriendly; he never smiles.

Ce type est vraiment antipathique, il ne sourit jamais.

A behavior that repels people.

His unfriendly attitude made all his friends flee.

Son attitude antipathique a fait fuir tous ses amis.