Animosity (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The years of conflict had bred animosity between the two rival factions, making any form of peaceful negotiation impossible.
- The crowd's animosity towards the referee was palpable, with many spectators jeering and booing his every decision.
- Her condescending attitude towards her coworkers had generated animosity towards her, and they would often find ways to undermine her authority.
- The bitter dispute had created a deep-seated animosity between the two siblings, causing them to cut off all contact with each other.
- The company's recent downsizing had fueled animosity among the remaining employees, who felt their jobs were now insecure and threatened.