antipathy
intermediateB2/ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/ · an-tip-a-thy
A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike.
Meanings
A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike.
کسی چیز یا شخص کے خلاف گہری نفرت یا ناپسندیدگی کی حالت۔
دشمنی
dushmani
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- strong antipathy
- mutual antipathy
- feelings of antipathy
Example Sentences
Her antipathy towards the new policy was evident.
اس کی نئی پالیسی کے خلاف نفرت ظاہر تھی۔
Us ki nayi policy ke khilaf nafrat zahir thi.
There was an undeniable antipathy between the two factions.
دونوں فریقوں کے درمیان ناقابلِ انکار دشمنی تھی۔
Dono firquon ke darmiyan naqaabil-e-inkar dushmani thi.
His antipathy for the rival team was well-known.
اس کی حریف ٹیم کے لیے نفرت اچھی طرح سے معلوم تھی۔
Us ki hareef team ke liye nafrat achi tarah se maloom thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anti' as 'against' and 'pathos' as 'feeling' - antipathy is feeling against something.
Imagine two people at a party who refuse to talk to each other as they have an antipathy towards one another.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں بھی بعض دفعہ ہے دشمنی کا رنگ، اس دل کے حالات ہیں ایسے تجھ سے بے زار ہیں。
Mohabbat mein bhi baaz dafa hai dushmani ka rang, Is dil ke haalatein hain aise tujh se bezar hain.
In love sometimes there lies the hue of enmity, These conditions of the heart are such that it is weary of you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دشمنی کا رستہ کبھی خوشی کی طرف نہیں لے جاتا
Dushmani ka rasta kabhi khushi ki taraf nahi le jata
The path of enmity never leads to happiness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "antipathia" — a feeling against
First known use: 17th century
The term 'antipathy' has evolved from the Greek roots 'anti' meaning 'against' and 'pathos' meaning 'feeling'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.