Antipath
/ˈæntɪˌpæθ/noun
A strong feeling of aversion or dislike.
Did you know?The term has deep connections to ancient philosophies where emotions were often viewed as direct reflections of cosmic forces at play.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀντίπαθος
“Having an aversion or opposition, literally 'against suffering'.”
Middle English
Old French
antipathie
“Dislike or aversion, derived from Latin roots.”
14th Century
Latin
antipathia
“A natural aversion or opposition, especially in emotional contexts.”
Modern English
English
antipath
“A term used to describe intense feelings of dislike or aversion.”