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Feindseligkeit
/ˈfaɪntˌzeːlɪçkaɪ̯t/
hostility
Die Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden Ländern wuchs stetig.
The hostility between the two countries grew steadily.
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
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
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