Animosity: meaning, definitions and examples

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animosity

 

[ ˌæn.ɪˈmɑː.sə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Strong hostility or antagonism towards someone; a deep-seated dislike or ill will.

Synonyms

animus, antagonism, enmity, hostility

Examples of usage

  • They felt a mutual animosity towards each other.
  • The animosity between the two rival groups was palpable.
Context #2 | Noun

conflict

A strong feeling of opposition, anger, or hatred that often results in open hostility.

Synonyms

animus, antagonism, enmity, hostility

Examples of usage

  • The animosity between the two countries led to armed conflict.
  • The animosity between the players on the field was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "animosity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animosidade

🇮🇳 द्वेष

🇩🇪 Feindseligkeit

🇮🇩 permusuhan

🇺🇦 ворожість

🇵🇱 wrogość

🇯🇵 敵意 (てきい)

🇫🇷 animosité

🇪🇸 animosidad

🇹🇷 düşmanlık

🇰🇷 적대감

🇸🇦 عداء

🇨🇿 nepřátelství

🇸🇰 nepriateľstvo

🇨🇳 敌意 (dí yì)

🇸🇮 sovražnost

🇮🇸 óvild

🇰🇿 жаулық

🇬🇪 მტრობა

🇦🇿 düşmənçilik

🇲🇽 animosidad

Etymology

The word 'animosity' comes from the Latin word 'animositas', meaning 'hostility' or 'spirit', derived from 'animum', meaning 'mind' or 'soul'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe intense hostility or hatred towards someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,107, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.