antipathy

Example Sentences

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Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

In any event, his campaign generated unprecedented enthusiasm, driving the largest turnout in a New York City election for 56 years — and also generated intense antipathy.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Historian Tammy L. Kernodle puts the gospel-church influences of Brown in some context, though blaming Nathan’s antipathy toward something like Brown’s “Please, Please, Please” on his cultural background rather than good taste seems a stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Any antipathy that Barcelona may have had for Real Madrid in the past does not preclude the fact that for years it seemed that they wanted to be them.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

John had not much affection for his mother and sisters, and an antipathy to me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë