animosity

[an-uh-mos-i-tee]

noun

plural

animosities 

1. a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action.

   a deep-seated animosity between two sisters; animosity against one's neighbor.

   Synonyms: hatred, animus, antagonism, opposition, unfriendliness, hostility

animosity

/ ˌænɪˈmɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. a powerful and active dislike or hostility; enmity

Word History and Origins

Origin of animosity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English animosite, from Middle French, from Late Latin animōsitāt-, stem of animōsitās “ardor, boldness, wrath,” from Latin animōs(us) “spirited” (from anim(us) animus + -ōsus -ose ¹ ) + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of animosity¹

C15: from Late Latin animōsitās, from Latin animōsus spirited, from _animus

Example Sentences

But Modi's visit to China could repair some animosity and send a very clear signal to Washington that India has options.

From BBC

When such a show revolves around a person who is essentially a hobbyist with a massive platform, the animosity is especially biting.

From Salon

It has stirred intense animosity between Thai and Cambodian nationalists.

From BBC

“The way our parents raised us, that family is absolutely everything … there is no bickering, there is no animosity,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Jake Paul's a unique character. He's doing well. There's no animosity or jealousy there," Fury says.

From BBC

Related Words

• acrimony 
• animus 
• antagonism 
• antipathy 
• bad blood 
• bitterness 
• enmity 
• hate 
• hatred 
• hostility 
• ill will 
• malice 
• rancor 
• resentment