An antithesis is the complete opposite of something. Though the counterculture was strong in America in 1968, voters elected Richard Nixon, the antithesis of a hippie.
An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."
Noun
the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
Noun
exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"
n.
An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments
occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the
miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly
aimed at the Queen."
n.
The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
n.
Opposition; contrast.
Antithesis
An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."
Usage Examples
I think being a wealthy member of the establishment is the antithesis of cool. Being a countercultural revolutionary is cool. So to the extent that you've made a billion dollars, you've probably become uncool.
The whole 'American Idol' way of looking at things is the antithesis of what I grew up with. There are a whole lot of kids wanting to be famous now, whereas if I'd even mentioned that word to one of my teachers, I would have got into a whole load of trouble.
I think President Obama could have handled politics and policies differently. But he has been decisive, strong, and consistent - important qualities in a president. Mitt Romney is indeed an Etch A Sketch, the antithesis of leadership.
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Other Usage ExamplesWe're all sick of holy wars and bloodshed because religion is supposed to give us life and a better life and is supposed to bring out our best self. When it results in mass destruction and hatred and anxiety, it's the antithesis I think of what religion was designed to do.
The farther a society progresses, the more clearly the individual becomes the antithesis of the group.
Christmas is the antithesis of Thanksgiving. Christmas is pretty much a man-made holiday.