animosity
gb/ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/ us/ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
C1
Angličtina
ellenszenv, ellenségesség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
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ellenszenv
B2
Vzorec užití:
animosity toward/towards [someone/something]; animosity between [people/groups]; [someone] feels/has animosity
Years of failed negotiations left deep animosity between the two communities.
Évekig tartó sikertelen tárgyalások mély ellenségességet hagytak a két közösség között.
She said her criticism was about the decision, not any animosity toward him.
Azt mondta, a kritikája a döntésnek szólt, nem pedig iránta érzett ellenszenvből fakadt.
The election campaign fueled public animosity toward the party.
Učební příklady
There is a lot of animosity between the two teams.
Nagy az ellenségeskedés a két csapat között.
He felt no animosity toward his old boss.
Nem érzett ellenszenvet a régi főnöke iránt.
Častá chyba:
Do not use it for mild dislike; animosity suggests strong hostility and is more formal than dislike.
Význam
strong hostility or resentment
Kolokace
deep animosity
|deep-seated animosity
|mutual animosity
|personal animosity
|long-standing animosity
|political animosity
|racial animosity
|animosity between groups
|animosity toward someone
|harbor animosity
Synonyma
hostility (very close; can also suggest openly unfriendly actions)
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resentment (emphasizes anger about unfair treatment)
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antagonism (suggests active opposition as well as dislike)
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ill will (suggests unfriendly or malicious feelings)
Antonyma
goodwill (friendly or cooperative feeling)
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friendliness (pleasant, positive attitude toward others)
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affection (warm liking or fondness)
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harmony (a peaceful relationship without hostility)
Témata
emotions
|conflict
|relationships
|politics
Definice
a strong unfriendly feeling toward someone, often because you are angry or resentful
A strong feeling of dislike, hostility, or resentment toward someone or something.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
animosity
IPA
GB/ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
US/ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
an - im - os - ity (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (os)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: animosity
- Plural: animosities, animosity
Výrazy
bear animosity toward
1/bˈɛɹ ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
formal
feel lasting hostility
to feel angry or unfriendly toward someone over time
Příklady
- He says he bears no animosity toward the team that cut him.
- Many residents still bear animosity toward the officials who approved the project.
Učební příklady
- I bear no animosity toward my old boss.
deep-seated animosity
1/dˈip sˈitɪd ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
long-rooted strong hostility
strong unfriendly feelings that have existed for a long time
Příklady
- The peace talks were complicated by deep-seated animosity between the two sides.
- His comments revealed a deep-seated animosity toward the media.
Učební příklady
- There is deep-seated animosity between the families.
harbor animosity toward
1/hˈɑɹbɚ ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
formal
keep hostile feelings
to keep feeling angry or unfriendly toward someone, often secretly
Příklady
- She had quietly harbored animosity toward her sister for years.
- Some staff members harbored animosity toward the new policy.
Učební příklady
- He harbors animosity toward his rival.
mutual animosity
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
hostility on both sides
strong dislike that two people or groups feel for each other
Příklady
- Their mutual animosity made every meeting tense.
- Despite years of mutual animosity, the companies agreed to work together.
Učební příklady
- There is mutual animosity between the two neighbors.
no animosity
1/nˈoʊ ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
absence of hostile feelings
no angry or unfriendly feelings
Příklady
- After the divorce, they managed to raise their children with no animosity.
- The coach said there was no animosity between him and the player.
Učební příklady
- There is no animosity between us now.
personal animosity
1/pˈɚsənəl ˌænɪmˈɑsɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
hostility for personal reasons
strong dislike of someone as a person, not just disagreement with their ideas or actions
Příklady
- Her opposition to the proposal was political, not personal animosity.
- The investigation found evidence of personal animosity between the two managers.
Učební příklady
- His complaint was not caused by personal animosity.