Definitions of antagonistic:
- adjective: characterized by antagonism or antipathy
Example: "Slaves antagonistic to their masters"
- adjective: indicating opposition or resistance
- adjective: incapable of harmonious association
- adjective: used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect
- adjective: arousing animosity or hostility
Example: "Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States"
- adjective: opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action