Antihero

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈhiɹoʊ/

Antihero (noun)

  1. A main character who is not fully good or bad, and often breaks rules while still driving the story.
  2. A central figure in a narrative whose actions and values are morally unclear, making them less ideal than a traditional hero.

Examples

  • The antihero makes mistakes but still drives the story forward.
  • An antihero can be selfish, yet the audience keeps watching.