Having a strong feeling of dislike or aversion; showing natural opposition or incompatibility. Describes someone or something that feels instinctive hostility or repugnance.
From Greek 'antipatheia,' combining 'anti-' (against) and 'pathos' (feeling, suffering). The word literally means 'feeling against' something, suggesting an emotional opposition rather than rational disagreement.
Break down 'antipathetic' as 'anti-pathetic' — having feelings (pathos) against something. It's the opposite of 'sympathetic' (feeling with) — instead you feel against or opposed to something.
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