antihero antihero /ˈæntiːˈhɪroʊ/

noun

1. A protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)  ( antihero )
   a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)
    The novel's antihero, though flawed, captivated readers with his complex nature.
   The novel's antihero, though flawed, captivated readers with his complex nature.