Animosity: meaning, definitions and examples
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animosity
[ ˌæn.ɪˈmɑː.sə.ti ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.