ScienceJuly 18, 2026

antipathy

/ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/

Definition

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something.

Etymology

The word originates from the Greek 'antipatheia,' formed from 'anti-' (against) and 'pathos' (feeling). It entered English in the 16th century to describe an opposition of feelings or a natural incompatibility between things.

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