antiromantic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌæn.ti.roʊˈmæn.ɪk/
KK: /ˌæntiˈroʊmænɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing a stance or attitude that is against or does not support romantic ideals or feelings.
Example
His antiromantic views made it difficult for him to enjoy love stories.
Conversation
Have you noticed how some movies are so antiromantic?
Yeah, it's like they completely reject the idea of love stories.
I kind of like that though, it feels more real sometimes.
Exactly! It shows that life isn't always about fairy tales.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unromantic
cold
indifferent
Antonyms
romantic
passionate
loving
noun
Definition
A person who is against or does not believe in the ideals of romance, often rejecting romantic notions or expressions.
Example
As an antiromantic, she preferred practical relationships over grand romantic gestures.
Conversation
I heard you went on a date with Jamie last night.
Yeah, but it felt a bit antiromantic to me.
Really? What made it feel that way?
Root Explanation
Antiromantic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "romantic" (from Latin "romanticus", meaning having to do with romance or the romantic style). The word describes a stance or attitude that is against romantic ideals or sentiments.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'against' ('anti-') the ideas of 'romance' — that's what antiromantic means.
Visually Confused Words
astromantic
anthropomantic
unromantic
aeromantic
thanatomantic
romantic
atomatic
aromatic