antipathy — a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtɪpəθi/
Korean meaning: 강한 반감, 혐오감
Korean pronunciation: 앤**티**퍼씨
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
A woman shows clear antipathy toward her coworker in the break room
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Antipathy melts away when met with empathy and sympathy.
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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.
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“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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