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In fact, this may only prove a character a [[Jerkass]], [[Protagonist-Centered Morality|especially in regards to the protagonist.]] This isn't a case of a deliberately over-the-top villain, it's a personification of being an ass for its own sake. That being said, there ''are'' cases [[Villainy-Free Villain|where just being a jerk can qualify one for being the antagonist by itself]].
Alternately, it might be a character that could fall under [[Hero Antagonist]]... except, since they're an antagonist, they can't possibly be on the side of good. Keep in mind that antagonists and villains are very different things.
Compare and contrast [[Designated Hero]], [[Poke the Poodle]], [[Villain Ball Magnet]], and [[Villainy-Free Villain]]. Compare with [[Plot Irrelevant Villain]], who ''does'' have legitimate acts of villainy but those are mostly irrelevant for plot purposes. Also see [[What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?]]. Not to be confused with [[Designated Evil]].
Not to be confused with [[Offstage Villainy]], which is where the bad guy did bad things... but not on screen.
Please note that [[Tropes Are Not Bad]], as this can sometimes be done on purpose to add more shades of grey to a story, or to show that the heroes are not completely perfect.
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