ANTIPODEAN Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

antipodean

adjective

Definition of antipodean

as in contradictory

being as different as possible the convincing yet antipodean arguments presented by the two speakers left many members of the audience unsure of which side to support

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Recent Examples of antipodean Overlooking it is the Market Lane bar, with its deep leather couches and more than 100 kinds of martinis, including an antipodean array featuring everything from bloodlimes to quandongs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Glass walls flood rooms with antipodean light, and mornings begin simply—coffee in hand, bare feet cool against the deck, as golfers set off across the dunes. — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 Later, the same man sent me a sticker book full of antipodean animals. — Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Netflix’s reveal of its antipodean releases for 2026 follows announcements for Japanese, Korean, Indian, Southeast Asian and Chinese-language films and series. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Lucas, Kozakiewicz stand by their positions In the wake of the contradictory filings, both Lucas and Kozakiewicz have remained steadfast in their positions regarding the audit.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Trump made contradictory statements about the status of talks earlier in the week, and the status of negotiations remains unclear.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of contradictory

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Her husband, Bobby Lane, was driving Otwell and their two children from their Wilmar home to the Walmart in Monticello when an Arkansas State Police cruiser coming the opposite direction began behaving erratically.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Maine’s senators, from opposite parties, agree Maine’s congressional delegation has been unusually unified for a state represented by one Republican and one independent who caucuses with Democrats.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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Volatility versus the stock’s weighting in the index Amid so many contrary forces, analysts and investors are anticipating a high degree of volatility and advising caution as hedging activity around the stock simmers.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The voter response to Measure A should send a strong contrary message.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

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