Expectation may be either of good or evil; presentiment almost always, apprehension and foreboding always, of evil; anticipation and antepast, commonly of good. Thus, we speak of the pleasures of anticipation. A foretaste may be of good or evil, and is more than imaginary; it is a part actually received in advance. Foresight and forethought prevent future evil and secure future good by timely looking forward, and acting upon what is foreseen. Compare [ANTICIPATE].
Antonyms:
| astonishment, | despair, | dread, | fear, | surprise, |
| consummation, | doubt, | enjoyment, | realization, | wonder. |
ANTIPATHY.
Synonyms:
| abhorrence, | disgust, | hatred, | repugnance, |
| antagonism, | dislike, | hostility, | repulsion, |
| aversion, | distaste, | opposition, | uncongeniality. |
| detestation, |
Antipathy, repugnance, and uncongeniality are instinctive; other forms of dislike may be acquired or cherished for cause. Uncongeniality is negative, a want of touch or sympathy. An antipathy to a person or thing is an instinctive recoil from connection or association with that person or thing, and may be physical or mental, or both. Antagonism may result from the necessity of circumstances; opposition may spring from conflicting views or interests; abhorrence and detestation may be the result of religious and moral training; distaste and disgust may be acquired; aversion is a deep and permanent dislike. A natural antipathy may give rise to opposition which may result in hatred and hostility. Compare [ACRIMONY]; [ANGER]; [ENMITY]; [HATRED].
Antonyms:
| affinity, | attraction, | fellow-feeling, | kindliness, | sympathy. |
| agreement, | congeniality, | harmony, | regard, |