Antipática (en. Unfriendly)

/antipa'tika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Not sympathetic, resulting in discomfort.
Her unfriendly attitude made it so that no one wanted to be near her.
Su actitud antipática hizo que nadie quisiera estar cerca de ella.
That causes rejection or disinterest in other people.
The way she expressed herself was so unfriendly that it offended everyone.
La forma en que se expresó fue tan antipática que ofendió a todos.
Referring to people who have a difficult personality to handle.
The boss is very unfriendly and doesn't know how to motivate his team.
El jefe es muy antipático y no sabe cómo motivar a su equipo.

Etymology

Derives from the Greek 'anti' meaning 'against' and 'pathos' meaning 'feeling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an unfriendly attitude
To act in a disdainful or unfriendly manner.
tener una actitud antipática
to be unfriendly
To have a personality that others find unpleasant.
ser antipático
to bring out someone's unfriendly side
To make a person reveal their unpleasant side.
sacar lo antipático de alguien

Related Words

unfriendly
An adjective that describes someone who is unkind or unpleasant.
antipático
unfriendliness
A feeling of aversion or rejection towards someone or something.
antipatía
greed
A tendency to want more than is needed, often with a negative connotation.
avaricia

Slang Meanings

People who are difficult to deal with.
That group has a reputation for being really unfriendly.
Ese grupo tiene una fama de ser bien antipáticos.
A person who doesn't make an effort to be kind.
Don't expect her to help you, she's super unfriendly.
No esperes que te ayude, es súper antipática.
An attitude of disinterest towards others.
That unfriendly attitude is noticeable from far away.
Esa actitud antipática se nota desde lejos.