Meaning
antagonist; rival
- A person who opposes, competes with, or is hostile toward another; rival or opponent.
- The principal adversary of the protagonist in a story or drama.
In a sentence
Chi interpreterà l'antagonista principale nel nuovo film?
Who will play the main antagonist in the new movie?
L'azienda ha superato il suo storico antagonista sul mercato europeo.
The company overtook its longtime rival on the European market.
Non considero quel collega un antagonista, ma un prezioso collaboratore.
I don't consider that colleague a rival, but a valuable collaborator.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| antagonista | singular |
| antagonisti (m), antagoniste (f) | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles: il/l'antagonista (m), l'antagonista (f). Plural changes by gender: gli antagonisti, le antagoniste.
- plural antagonisti (m), antagoniste (f)