antimodel

/æntɪˈmoʊdəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is the opposite of a model or ideal, often in a negative or undesirable sense.

“The politician’s corruption was seen as an antimodel for public office.”

2. noun

A concept or theory that contradicts or rejects a prevailing model or idea.

“The new antimodel of economic growth has sparked debate among economists.”

Synonyms

  • anti-example
  • counterexample

Antonyms

  • model
  • paradigm