Meaning
resentment, rancour
- A deep-seated, bitter feeling of ill will, grudge, or resentment toward someone.
In a sentence
Non capisco il motivo di tanto astio nei miei confronti.
I don't understand the reason for so much rancour towards me.
Ha risposto con un tono pieno di astio che ha sorpreso tutti.
He replied in a tone full of spite that surprised everyone.
Nonostante le vecchie dispute, i due colleghi non provano alcun astio.
Despite the old arguments, the two colleagues feel no resentment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| astio | masculine · singular |
| asti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in most contexts; strong near-synonym of 'rancore' or 'risentimento'.