Antipathetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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antipathetic

 

[ ˌæntɪpəˈθɛtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling opposed

Antipathetic describes a strong feeling of aversion or opposition towards someone or something. When someone is antipathetic, they may exhibit dislike or hostility that can be quite intense. This term is often used to indicate a deep-seated unwillingness to be associated with a person or an idea. The emotion tied to being antipathetic can stem from personal experiences or broader social and cultural influences.

Synonyms

averse, disapproving, hostile, unfriendly.

Examples of usage

  • She felt antipathetic towards the new policy at work.
  • His antipathetic remarks made it clear he disapproved.
  • They had an antipathetic relationship that was fraught with tension.

Translations

Translations of the word "antipathetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antipático

🇮🇳 विरोधी

🇩🇪 antipathisch

🇮🇩 antipati

🇺🇦 антипатичний

🇵🇱 antypatyczny

🇯🇵 反感を持つ

🇫🇷 antipathique

🇪🇸 antipático

🇹🇷 antipatik

🇰🇷 반감이 있는

🇸🇦 معادٍ

🇨🇿 antipatický

🇸🇰 antipatický

🇨🇳 反感的

🇸🇮 antipatetičen

🇮🇸 andstyggður

🇰🇿 антипатиялық

🇬🇪 ანტიპათიური

🇦🇿 antipatik

🇲🇽 antipático

Etymology

The term 'antipathetic' originates from the Greek word 'antipatheia', which means 'opposition of feelings'. This Greek root comprises 'anti', meaning 'against', and 'pathos', meaning 'feeling' or 'suffering'. The word was adopted into English in the 17th century, where it was initially used to describe a general sense of aversion or dislike. Over time, it has evolved to describe more specific feelings of hostility and opposition, often used in both social and political contexts to articulate a person's strong dissent or repulsion towards particular ideas, actions, or individuals. Its usage has remained consistent, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and relationships.