Antagonist

Pronunciation: /ænˈtæɡənɪst/

Definitions of antagonist

noun a muscle that acts in opposition to another

Example Sentences

A1 The antagonist in the story was a mean witch.

A2 The antagonist tried to sabotage the protagonist's plans.

B1 The antagonist's motives were revealed in the final chapter.

B2 The antagonist's character development added depth to the plot.

C1 The antagonist's complex backstory made them a compelling villain.

C2 The antagonist's presence loomed large over the entire narrative.

Examples of antagonist in a Sentence

formal The antagonist in the novel was a complex character with a compelling backstory.

informal The bad guy in the movie turned out to be a surprising antagonist.

slang I can't stand that antagonist character, they're so annoying!

figurative Fear can be seen as the antagonist of progress, holding us back from achieving our goals.

Grammatical Forms of antagonist

• past tense: antagonized
• plural: antagonists
• comparative: more antagonistic
• superlative: most antagonistic
• present tense: antagonizes
• future tense: will antagonize
• perfect tense: has antagonized
• continuous tense: is antagonizing
• singular: antagonist
• positive degree: antagonistic
• infinitive: to antagonize
• gerund: antagonizing
• participle: antagonized

Origin and Evolution of antagonist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antagonist' originated from the Greek word 'antagonistes', which means opponent or competitor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literary context to refer to a character who opposes the protagonist in a story, the term 'antagonist' has evolved to also encompass individuals or entities that oppose or work against others in various contexts such as sports, politics, and everyday life.