Antipathy
Word | ANTIPATHY |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | an tip a thy |
Pronunciations | /ænˈtɪpəθi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Antipathy"
What do we mean by antipathy?
Extreme dislike; aversion or repugnance. synonym: enmity. noun
A feeling of aversion. noun
Natural aversion; instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling; an aversion felt at the presence or thought of a particular object; distaste; disgust; repugnance. noun
A contrariety in the properties or affections of matter, as of oil and water. noun
An object of natural aversion or settled dislike. noun
Synonyms Hatred, Dislike, Antipathy, Disgust, Aversion, Reluctance, Repugnance. Hatred is the deepest and most permanent of these feelings; it is rarely used except of persons. noun
Dislike is the most general word, and depends upon the connection for its strength; it is opposed to liking or fondness. noun
Antipathy expresses most of constitutional feeling and least of volition: the turkey-cock has an antipathy to the color red; many people have an intense antipathy to snakes, rats, toads. In figurative use, antipathy is a dislike that seems constitutional toward persons, things, conduct, etc.; hence it involves a dislike for which sometimes no good reason can be given. noun
Antipathy is opposed primarily to sympathy, but often to mere liking. noun
Disgust is the loathing, first of physical taste, then of esthetic taste, then of spiritual taste or moral feeling. noun
Aversion is a fixed disposition to avoid something which displeases, disturbs, or annoys: as, quiet people have an aversion to noise. It is a dislike, settled and generally strong. noun
Reluctance and repugnance by derivation imply a natural struggle, as of hesitation or recoil; with reluctance it is simply the will holding back in dislike of some proposed act, while with repugnance it is a greater resistance or one accompanied with greater feeling, and generally in regard to an act, course, idea, etc., rarely to persons or things. See animosity. noun
Contrariety or opposition in feeling; settled aversion or dislike; repugnance; distaste. noun
Natural contrariety; incompatibility; repugnancy of qualities. noun
Contrariety or opposition in feeling; settled aversion or dislike; repugnance; distaste. noun
Natural contrariety; incompatibility; repugnancy of qualities; as, oil and water have antipathy. noun
The object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided noun
A feeling of intense dislike noun
A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste.
Natural contrariety or incompatibility
Hate; Extreme dislike. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Antipathy
- Synonyms for antipathy
- Animus Synonyms
- Allergy Synonyms
- Abhorrence Synonyms
- Animosity Synonyms
- Anathema Synonyms
- Antonyms for antipathy
- Sympathy Antonyms
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The word "antipathy" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Antipathy
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What does antipathy mean?
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