Abneigung
/ˈapˌnaɪɡʊŋ/
disliking or aversion
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen Spinat.
She has a strong aversion to spinach.
formalinformal
A feeling of strong dislike or aversion toward someone or something.
Er empfand eine tiefe Abneigung gegen Lärm.
He felt a deep aversion to noise.
Ihre Abneigung gegen Ungerechtigkeit war offensichtlich.
Her aversion to injustice was obvious.
Often used to describe a persistent or intense dislike, sometimes with emotional or moral undertones.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Context Matters
'Abneigung' is stronger than 'Antipathie' (antipathy) and implies a more visceral reaction.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'abneigen' (to incline away), combining 'ab-' (away) and 'neigen' (to incline).
Usage Notes
While 'Abneigung' and 'Aversion' are often interchangeable, 'Abneigung' can sometimes imply a more personal or emotional dislike.
Word Breakdown
ab-
away
prefixneigung
inclination
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