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Feindseligkeit

/ˈfaɪntˌzeːlɪçkaɪ̯t/
noun★Intermediate— hostility
general

A state of hostility, enmity, or antagonism between individuals or groups.

Seine Feindseligkeit gegenüber Fremden war offensichtlich.

His hostility toward strangers was obvious.

Die Feindseligkeit im Raum war fast greifbar.

The hostility in the room was almost palpable.

💡

Often used to describe a persistent or deep-seated antagonistic attitude.

Collocations

Feindseligkeit gegenüberhostility towardoffene Feindseligkeitopen hostilityversteckte Feindseligkeithidden hostility

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💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Feindseligkeit is often used in political or social contexts to describe deep-seated hostility.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'Feind' (enemy) + '-seligkeit' (a suffix indicating a state or condition), literally meaning 'the state of being an enemy.'

📝Usage Notes

The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe interpersonal or international tensions.

Word Breakdown

Feind
enemy
root
+
-seligkeit
state or condition of
suffix
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