antihero

noun

an·​ti·​he·​ro ˈan-tē-ˌhē-(ˌ)rō  ˈan-ˌtī- 

-ˌhir-(ˌ)ō

plural antiheroes

: a protagonist or notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities

antiheroic

ˌan-tē-hi-ˈrō-ik, 

ˌan-ˌtī- 

adjective

Examples of antihero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actor-producer didn’t give any additional details on whether the film would be another solo Deadpool installment or more of an ensemble film, with his chaotic antihero becoming more of a supporting player. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

As in the game sequel’s back half, the show will pivot somewhat away from Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) journey and focus more on Kaitlyn Dever’s 9-iron-wielding antihero Abby. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Wolverine’s clash with Magneto, the perennial antihero, left him severely injured, physically and mentally. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In the wake of the original trilogy, Raimi and Campbell became horror movie luminaries and Campbell’s chainsaw-wielding and boomstick slinging Ash Williams transformed into an antihero icon. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antihero

• superhero
• biro
• spiro
• zero
• subzero