antipathy — a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtɪpəθi/
Example Sentences
- Despite his antipathy toward vegetables, he ate the salad to impress his date.
- The cat's antipathy toward bath time was evident from its desperate escape attempts.
- There was an immediate antipathy between the two rival politicians.
antipathy
NOUN[/ænˈtɪpəθi/]
a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
She feels deep antipathy toward her coworker who always takes credit.
Antipathy melts away when met with empathy and sympathy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek antipatheia, derived from anti- (against) and pathos (feeling or passion). The word entered English in the 16th century via Latin and French.
Breakdown
anti- (against) + -pathy (feeling, from Greek pathos) = antipathy (a feeling against something, or strong dislike)
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📝Examples
“Despite his antipathy toward vegetables, he ate the salad to impress his date.”
“The cat's antipathy toward bath time was evident from its desperate escape attempts.”
“There was an immediate antipathy between the two rival politicians.”
“His antipathy toward technology made him the last person to get a smartphone.”
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