Animadversion

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌænɪˈmædʒən/

Definitions of animadversion

noun a critical or censorious remark or comment

Example Sentences

A1 She was upset by the animadversion made by her coworker.

A2 The teacher's animadversion on his essay motivated him to improve his writing.

B1 The film critic's animadversion of the movie was harsh but fair.

B2 Despite the animadversion from his peers, he remained confident in his decision.

C1 Her animadversion of the government's policies sparked a heated debate.

C2 The professor's animadversion of the student's thesis was thorough and insightful.

Examples of animadversion in a Sentence

formal The scholar's animadversion on the research methodology raised important questions.

informal I heard your animadversion on the new company policy during the meeting.

slang I can't believe the animadversion she made about his outfit, so rude!

figurative Her animadversion cut through the silence like a sharp knife.

Grammatical Forms of animadversion

past tense

animadverted

plural

animadversions

comparative

more animadverted

superlative

most animadverted

present tense

animadverts

future tense

will animadvert

perfect tense

have animadverted

continuous tense

is animadverting

singular

animadversion

positive degree

animadversion

infinitive

to animadvert

gerund

animadverting

participle

animadverted

Origin and Evolution of animadversion

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'animadversion' originated from Latin 'animadversio', which is derived from the verb 'animadvertere' meaning 'to take notice of, to observe'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of 'critical observation or comment', the word 'animadversion' has evolved to also mean 'harsh criticism or censure' over time.