anti-hero

A form of antihero — A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

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Meanings

nounanti-hero (plural anti-heroes)

plural anti-heroes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of antihero.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
outlaw

Origin

From anti- + hero.

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APA

anti-hero. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anti-hero

MLA

“anti-hero.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anti-hero. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anti-hero,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anti-hero.

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