Againstism

Quick meaning: Againstism is a noun meaning (rare) The perspective or activity of being against something, or of having a contrary demeanor in general; a pattern of repeated opposition or criticism.

Meaning

(rare) The perspective or activity of being against something, or of having a contrary demeanor in general; a pattern of repeated opposition or criticism.

Example Sentences

The Republican party in those days was not a party of againstism or negativism.

'Againstism', it may be thought, is not a quality which would necessarily be welcomed among immigrants.

There is a glorious tradition amongst Italian soccer fans of againstism - supporting whoever is playing against the team you hate.

The protesters displayed what we might call a vague “againstism”: they were against the “government,” the “system,” “hierarchy,” “lack of opportunities,” and ultimately “consumer society” as a whole.

Word Forms

• againstisms

Synonyms for againstism

Depending on context, synonyms include contrarianism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include opposition, anti, counteropposition, antagonism, objectionism, antagonization.

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