Antipathy

usgb/ænˈtɪpəθi/
noun

A strong dislike or hate towards someone or something.

She has a deep antipathy towards her sister's political beliefs.
Visual representation of "antipathy" - A strong dislike or hate towards someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • deep antipathy
  • natural antipathy
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Emotional Intensity

Reflects deep emotions, stronger than 'dislike' but usually less than 'hatred'.

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His antipathy towards the unfair policy was palpable.
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Not Always Obvious

Can be subtly conveyed through tone or choice of words, not just directly stated.

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There was an antipathy in her voice whenever she spoke of the issue.
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Personal Nature

Often related to personal experiences or beliefs, not just random disdain.

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His antipathy toward spiders stemmed from a childhood incident.
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