Antiheroes

Word ANTIHEROES
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What do we mean by antiheroes?

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

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The word "antiheroes" in example sentences

Shapiro notes, All the people I interviewed are sort of flawed antiheroes, which is the part that Theo the main character plays in the movie. ❋ Wendy Strgar (2011)

With the possible exceptions of horror and superhero comic books (which, though predating the field of "contemporary fantasy," are arguably as much a subset thereof as they are a subset of sci-fi), the fantasy genre seems to contain a greater proportion of antiheroes than any other. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the way that Lovecraft's best work is totally unapologetic about the horrors of hell, in the way that Chandler is totally unapologetic about his antiheroes who inhabit a world without redemption or light, Kadrey's Stark is in a living hell, and he hurts, and he will make other people hurt, and he will not stop. ❋ Unknown (2009)

People love to root for underdogs and antiheroes, and the blunt and curmudgeonly House is certainly both of those, but no one likes to cheer for irredeemable homicidal maniacs. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In this week's episode of the Writing Excuses podcast, Dan, Howard, and I talk about antiheroes. ❋ Mistborn (2009)

Oh, and let's not forget his smoldering, Latinate good looks and impressive ability to inhabit various operatic roles—from forthright, virile heroes to complex and conflicted antiheroes. ❋ David Mermelstein (2011)

As with other noir heroes and antiheroes, his wits are his best weapon. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Fronted by Hank William's grandson Hank III, the talented Nashville, TN based outfit were Fashion Week antiheroes, lassoing us in with their lengthy, energetic set. ❋ Simona Rabinovitch (2011)

Collier welcomes passion projects with antiheroes and slow-burning stories that may not attract broad audiences. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In L.A. Outlaws, Parker introduced Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Charlie Hood, plunging him into a glamorous, fast-moving world of antiheroes-and antiheroines. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Justified is a rare treat, a show with subtle humor, humanity and flawed heroes and antiheroes that feel like real people. ❋ Morgan Glennon (2012)

On screen, the Harvard undergraduate who became the world's youngest billionaire is the most anti of antiheroes since Travis Bickle, or maybe Raymond Babbitt from "Rain Man." ❋ Joe Morgenstern (2010)

They create nothing but dark and moody antiheroes living dark and moody lives in dark and moody science fiction and fantasy worlds, where ironic quips have taken the place of actual human qualities like self sacrifice, love, and hope. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This is the first time in UK film that the hoodie gang, practised in petty crime, rather than snazzy gangsterism or striking violence, has been treated like big canvas outlaw antiheroes. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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