A2 — Elementaryadjective
antipatico
unlikeable, unpleasant, disagreeable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sgradevolescostanteburberoscorbuticoscontroso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
simpaticopiacevoleaffabileamichevolecordiale
Usage note
'Antipatico' is the most common colloquial word. 'Scontroso' implies grumpy unfriendliness. 'Burbero' means gruff (can be affectionately used for a rough but good-hearted person). 'Scorbutico' implies cantankerous. 'Scostante' suggests deliberately keeping people at a distance.
Example
"Non capisco perché sia così antipatico con tutti."
"I don't understand why he is so unpleasant with everyone."
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