antipathy
UK: ænˈtɪpəθi | US: ænˈtɪpəθi
n. a strong feeling of dislike or hostility
n. an object of aversion
Derived from Greek antipatheia, combining anti- (against) and pathos (feeling, suffering). The term entered Late Latin as antipathia and was adopted into Middle French before reaching English in the 16th century. The morphemes reflect a direct opposition (anti-) to a particular emotion or experience (-pathy), originally describing innate aversion (e.g., natural repulsion between substances) before evolving to denote human hostility.
She felt an instant antipathy toward the arrogant newcomer.
His antipathy for loud noises made city life unbearable.
Cultural differences sometimes breed mutual antipathy.
The politician’s antipathy to reform alienated younger voters.
Cats and dogs are often cited as symbols of natural antipathy.