ANTIHERO

Antihero

The antihero or antiheroine is a leading character in a film, book or play who lacks some or all of the traditional heroic qualities, such as altruism, idealism, courage, nobility, fortitude, and moral goodness.

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antihero

Noun

  1. A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.
  2. Someone who attempts or achieves heroic ends without appearing to act heroically.


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