Animosity
/ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/noun
Strong hostility or ill feeling.
Did you know?Animosity traces back to the Latin 'anima', meaning 'soul', connecting deep emotional states to our very essence, hinting at a spiritual battle within us.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
animositas
“A quality of being spirited or full of life, often leaning into intense feelings.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
animosité
“Adoption of the term from Latin, emphasizing strong feelings or hostility.”
16th Century
English
animosity
“Emergence in English as a term denoting hostility or ill will.”
Modern English
English
animosity
“Now commonly used to describe deep-seated hatred or resentment.”