Usage Note
Abneigung describes a settled dislike or aversion toward a person, thing, or activity; directly opposed to Zuneigung. Eine Abneigung gegen etwas hegen (to harbour an aversion to something).
Examples
"Seine tiefe Abneigung gegen Ungerechtigkeit trieb ihn in die Politik."
Natural Translation
His deep aversion to injustice drove him into politics.
Literal Translation
His deep aversion against injustice drove him into the politics.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
- Begeisterung enthusiasm, excitement
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