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Enmity: meaning, definitions and examples

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enmity

 

[ ˈɛnmɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Synonyms

animosity, antagonism, hostility

Examples of usage

  • He was filled with enmity towards his rival.
  • The enmity between the two families had lasted for generations.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

A deep-seated often mutual hatred.

Synonyms

bitterness, hatred, rancor

Examples of usage

  • The enmity between the two nations led to a long-standing conflict.
  • There was a history of enmity between the two groups.

Translations

Translations of the word "enmity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inimizade

🇮🇳 द्वेष

🇩🇪 Feindschaft

🇮🇩 permusuhan

🇺🇦 ворожнеча

🇵🇱 wrogość

🇯🇵 敵意 (てきい)

🇫🇷 inimitié

🇪🇸 enemistad

🇹🇷 düşmanlık

🇰🇷 적대감

🇸🇦 عداء

🇨🇿 nepřátelství

🇸🇰 nepriateľstvo

🇨🇳 敌意 (dí yì)

🇸🇮 sovražnost

🇮🇸 óvild

🇰🇿 жаулық

🇬🇪 მტრობა

🇦🇿 düşmənçilik

🇲🇽 enemistad

Etymology

The word 'enmity' originated in Middle English from the Old French 'enemistié', which comes from the Latin 'inimicitia' meaning 'hostility'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the state of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,095, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.