No. 4,130 in German
angefeindet
"Angefeindet" means "hostilely opposed" or "attacked verbally or socially."
In a sentence
Er wurde von der Gruppe wegen seiner Meinung angefeindet.
He was attacked by the group for his opinion.
The word 'angefeindet' is used here to describe hostility directed at an individual, expressing disapproval or aggression due to their opinion.
Die Schriftstellerin fühlte sich von der Kritik ihrer Leser angefeindet.
The author felt attacked by the criticism from her readers.
In this sentence, 'angefeindet' conveys a sense of emotional or intellectual confrontation experienced due to her readers' critical feedback.
Zeitlebens wurde der Philosoph für seine kontroversen Theorien angefeindet.
Throughout his life, the philosopher was opposed for his controversial theories.
Here, 'angefeindet' highlights an enduring pattern of objection and hostility faced by the philosopher for his ideas, indicating a more chronic form of opposition.
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