C1 verb Formal

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antipathy
Adverbio
antipathetically
Adjetivo
antipathetic
Relacionado
antipathist
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antipathy

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
antipathy
Adverbio
antipathetically
Adjetivo
antipathetic
Relacionado
antipathist

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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]'.

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: antipathy

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