Antipático (en. Unfriendly)

/antipa'tiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not kind or cordial.
His unfriendly attitude made no one want to talk to him.
Su actitud antipática hizo que nadie quisiera hablarle.
That is unpleasant or not likable to others.
The new teacher is very unfriendly with the students.
El nuevo profesor es muy antipático con los estudiantes.
Refers to a person who lacks empathy for others.
I don't understand how you can be so unfriendly with your friends.
No entiendo cómo puedes ser tan antipático con tus amigos.

Etymology

From the Greek 'antipathes', which means 'feeling resistance or aversion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be unfriendly
To behave in a not friendly manner towards others.
ser antipático
to have an unfriendly character
To have a difficult or unpleasant way of being.
tener un carácter antipático

Related Words

antipathy
Feeling of aversion towards someone or something.
antipatía
friendly
One who behaves in a friendly or cordial manner.
amigable

Slang Meanings

A person who behaves coldly or distantly.
Don't talk to him, he's unfriendly.
No le hables, es un antipático.
Someone who does not like to socialize.
He's an unfriendly guy, he always ends up alone at parties.
Es un tipo antipático, siempre se queda solo en las fiestas.