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Added 9 October 2026

animosity

/æn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/ noun

Latin root: animositas Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about animosity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.

Origin

From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.

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