NONANTAGONISTIC Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

nonantagonistic

adjective

Definition of nonantagonistic

as in sympathetic

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Adjective

Finally, after flashing his union card and ID, a sympathetic cop lets him in.

— Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
And Ric Salinas, who plays Chachalacani, humorously obliges, bringing his Culture Clash vaudeville skills to the role of the sentry who’s caught between the rock of Klion’s tyranny and his fellow feeling for Antíkona’s sympathetic cause.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions.

— Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021

Definition of nonhostile

Adjective

Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hospitable

Adjective

Anti-immigrant marches and vigilante groups have driven a wave of social upheaval in South Africa this year, often blaming foreign migrants for the country's high crime rate.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 One person could make a social situation feel much easier today.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty said on Tuesday he was concerned by the arrests, raids and online restrictions targeting LGBTQ+ civil society and human rights defenders.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Only Ann Patchett could write such a pleasant, amiable novel about death, and only a horse could serve as her essential metaphor for peaceful salvation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

The mood by the end of the show was something of pleasant surprise.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasant

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