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Antihero
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the main character in a movie, book, etc. who lacks heroic qualities such as being morally good
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
antiheroes
Who is an "antihero"?
An antihero is a central character in a story who lacks traditional heroic qualities, such as idealism, morality, or nobility. Unlike a conventional hero, an antihero often exhibits traits such as cynicism, flawed behavior, or questionable motives. Despite these characteristics, the antihero remains central to the narrative and often drives the plot through their unique perspective and actions. The complexity of an antihero can make them more relatable or intriguing, challenging traditional notions of heroism and morality.
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