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Antipathetic

usgb/ˌæntɪpəˈθetɪk/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Antipathetic implies a strong negative feeling, more intense than just disliking. SlideAfter the argument, his remarks were decidedly antipathetic.
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Often PoliticalPlay
Frequently used in a geopolitical or administrative context. SlideThe senator remained antipathetic to the proposed environmental bill.
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Emotional DistancePlay
Conveys more than disagreement; suggests an emotional disconnect or aversion. SlideTheir antipathetic stance betrays a deeper lack of empathy for the issue.