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antithetical
adjective
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Definition of antithetical:

antithetical (adjective):
(of facts or statements) inconsistent
sharply contrasted in character or purpose.
being in direct and unequivocal opposition directly opposite or opposed

Synonyms for antithetical:

opposedunfavorabledifferentoppositereversenegativecontrarydiametricalcontradictorycounter
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Antonyms for antithetical:

commensuratecomparableharmoniousinterchangeableresemblingmercifulindistinguishablecongenialcloseconformable
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