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Definition of animosity

animosity

/ˌæn.ɪˈmɑː.sə.ti/
an · i · mos · i · ty
Plural:animosities
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• noun

1

A strong feeling of active hostility, resentment, or ill will toward someone or something.

Example

"Despite their political differences, there was no personal animosity between the two candidates."

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• Rhymes for animosity

• Nearby Words

animatronic
animatronics
anime
animosity
anion
anise
aniseed

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French animosite and Late Latin animositas ('boldness' or 'vehemence'), derived from Latin animosus ('spirited' or 'passionate'), from animus ('spirit, mind, passion'). Over time, the word narrowed in meaning from general spiritedness to fierce hostility.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Animosity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/animosity
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