noun
a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
adjective
describing characteristics of an antihero
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The novel's protagonist is portrayed as an antihero, displaying morally ambiguous traits.
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The main character in the movie is kind of an antihero, doing good things but in a questionable way.
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That guy is like the ultimate antihero - he breaks all the rules but still gets the job done.
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In a world full of heroes, sometimes you need an antihero to shake things up and challenge the status quo.