latent hostility

• Terme psychologique désignant des sentiments de colère, de ressentiment ou d'opposition cachés ou refoulés, qui ne sont pas exprimés ouvertement mais peuvent se manifester indirectement.

A psychological term referring to hidden or suppressed feelings of anger, resentment, or opposition that are not openly expressed but may manifest indirectly.

1. Hidden or suppressed angerC1formal

   A state of anger or resentment that is not openly expressed but exists beneath the surface.

   hostilité latente

   • There was a latent hostility between the two colleagues that no one discussed.
   • The peace treaty only masked the latent hostility of the opposing factions.
   • His calm demeanor hid a deep latent hostility towards authority.