animosity

Everyday

Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike or anger towards someone, often lasting a long time. tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories, history and news about enemies, rivals and quarrels: «animosity between», «feel no animosity». It tells the reader that people strongly dislike each other.

Examples

• There was animosity between the two rival teams. tree →
• The old animosity between the families lasted for years. tree →
• I feel no animosity towards you; let's be friends. tree →
• The argument left a lot of animosity in the class. tree →
• Peace talks tried to end the animosity between the countries. tree →
• The two cats watched each other with open animosity. tree →
• In fact, she carried her animosity to such an extent that it was often the cause of domestic disagreements between herself and Zeus, who espoused the cause of the Trojans. tree →

Note

Formal word; everyday words: «hatred», «dislike», «hostility». Usually uncountable. Pronounced an-ih-MOS-ih-tee.