Anti
Anti adjective - Not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.).
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Took a Level in Jerkass: Several characters, most notably the Ultimates (this universe's version of the Avengers), Wolverine, and most notably Ant-Man, are much more cynical and anti-heroic than their mainstream counterpart.
Source: Comic Book / Ultimate Marvel - He is portrayed as cynical, unshaven, anti-authoritarian and so on — but is one of the most noble heroes in the series.
Source: Anti Hero / Literature -
Anti-Hero: A lot of his characters tend to be these, ranging from the put-upon, cynical Samantha Baker to bad boy John Bender.
Source: Creator / John Hughes
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