C1 verb Formell

antipathy

/ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.

Beispiele

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1

I've always felt a certain antipathy toward modern art; I just don't connect with it.

I have always felt a specific dislike for modern art; I simply do not relate to it.

2

The proposed tax reform was met with considerable antipathy by the local business community.

The suggested tax changes were received with significant hostility by the local business owners.

3

There’s no real reason for it, but there’s definitely some antipathy between those two coworkers.

There is no clear cause, but there is certainly a sense of dislike between those two colleagues.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antipathy
Adverb
antipathetically
Adjektiv
antipathetic
Verwandt
antipathist
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Merkhilfe

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'pathy' (feeling, like in sympathy). Antipathy is the 'anti-sympathy'—having feelings against someone.

Schnelles Quiz

The two politicians tried to remain civil during the debate, but their deep-seated _______ was obvious to everyone in the room.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antipathy

Beispiele

1

I've always felt a certain antipathy toward modern art; I just don't connect with it.

everyday

I have always felt a specific dislike for modern art; I simply do not relate to it.

2

The proposed tax reform was met with considerable antipathy by the local business community.

formal

The suggested tax changes were received with significant hostility by the local business owners.

3

There’s no real reason for it, but there’s definitely some antipathy between those two coworkers.

informal

There is no clear cause, but there is certainly a sense of dislike between those two colleagues.

4

Scholars have noted a historical antipathy between the two neighboring tribes dating back centuries.

academic

Researchers have observed a long-standing historical hatred between the two adjacent groups from centuries ago.

5

Despite their professional collaboration, a mutual antipathy hindered the progress of the project.

business

Despite working together professionally, a shared dislike slowed down the advancement of the project.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antipathy
Adverb
antipathetically
Adjektiv
antipathetic
Verwandt
antipathist

Häufige Kollokationen

mutual antipathy a shared feeling of dislike between two parties
deep-seated antipathy a long-standing and profound feeling of hostility
feel antipathy toward to experience a sense of dislike for someone or something
personal antipathy a dislike based on individual feelings rather than objective reasons
arouse antipathy to cause a feeling of dislike in others

Häufige Phrasen

natural antipathy

an instinctive or biological-seeming dislike

marked antipathy

a very noticeable and obvious feeling of dislike

latent antipathy

a hidden or suppressed feeling of hostility

Wird oft verwechselt mit

antipathy vs apathy

Apathy means a lack of interest or concern, whereas antipathy means a strong feeling of active dislike.

antipathy vs empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, the direct emotional opposite of antipathy.

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Nutzungshinweise

Antipathy is a formal noun and is most frequently followed by the prepositions 'to', 'towards', or 'between'. It describes a state of mind rather than a single action.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse it with 'apathy' because they sound similar, but their meanings are very different. Do not use 'antipathy' as a verb; use 'dislike' or 'loathe' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'pathy' (feeling, like in sympathy). Antipathy is the 'anti-sympathy'—having feelings against someone.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek 'antipatheia', which combines 'anti' (against) and 'pathos' (feeling).

Grammatikmuster

Usually functions as an uncountable noun but can be used with an indefinite article ('a') when describing a specific instance. Commonly followed by 'to' or 'towards' + [object]. Often used in the construction 'antipathy between [A] and [B]'.

Schnelles Quiz

The two politicians tried to remain civil during the debate, but their deep-seated _______ was obvious to everyone in the room.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antipathy

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