animadversal

/ˌænɪmædˈvɛrsəl, -ˈvɜːrsəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

opposed to or hostile to something, especially an idea or a movement.

“The critics found the new policy to be animadversal to free speech.”

2. noun

an instance of opposing or being hostile to something, especially an idea or a movement.

“The animadversal to the new policy sparked widespread protests.”

Synonyms

  • antagonistic
  • hostile
  • oppositional

Antonyms

  • conciliatory
  • favorable
  • supportive