antiromantic
/ˌæntiːroʊˈmæntɪk/
adjective
- Opposed to or rejecting romantic love, ideals, or sentimentality.
- He wrote an antiromantic poem that mocked the idea of love at first sight.
- The movie took an antiromantic approach, showing the harsh realities of a long-term relationship.
- Her antiromantic views made her skeptical of Valentine's Day celebrations.
- Not conducive to romance; unromantic in atmosphere or tone.
- The antiromantic setting of the noisy bus station killed any chance of a tender moment.
- The weather was antiromantic: cold, gray, and drizzling rain.
- They chose an antiromantic dinner spot—a fluorescent-lit diner with sticky floors.
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noun
- A person who rejects or is skeptical of romantic love and ideals.
- As an antiromantic, she preferred practical gifts over flowers and chocolates.
- He called himself an antiromantic, but his friends suspected he was just afraid of getting hurt.
- The novel's protagonist is a cynical antiromantic who avoids emotional attachments.