antithetical

Example Sentences

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"Their approach to the lives of others is antithetical to the values of welcoming and fair debate that our society has upheld for 177 years," the society said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“Options and futures now allow people to gamble on the price without actually being involved in the blockchain, which is antithetical to what BTC was intended for.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

“No Kings” is both a moral and a political claim that tyranny must be antithetical to American values.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

That these two antithetical fellows will build a real friendship is never in question; the fun for children ages 5 to 9 is seeing how it comes about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The problem with Bobby was a social one: From a very early age he followed his own rhythms, which were often antithetical to how other children developed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady