anabhimata

 In Sanskrit, "Anabhimata" (अनभिमत) generally means something that is not to one’s mind, disliked, unwished for, disagreeable, or unpleasant.

Definition and Etymology

The word anabhimata is a tatpurusha compound formed by

"an" (a negative prefix) and "abhimata" (liked, desired), literally 

translating to "not liked" or "disapproved"

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It is used as an adjective across masculine, feminine, and neuter 

forms (-taḥ, -tā, -tam) in Sanskrit 

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Usage and Contexts

General Meaning: It describes something that is disagreeable, 

unpleasant, unwanted, or disappointing, essentially the opposite 

of abhimata (liked or approved) in both literary and common usage 

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Literary Examples: In classical texts like the Hitopadeśa, anabhimata

is employed to denote things or actions that are undesirable or not 

approved by a person 

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Special Contexts: 

• In Ayurveda and ancient veterinary practice, it was used to 
• describe a price for an elephant that is disapproved or unwelcome
• by both buyer and seller 

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• Philosophical or general Sanskrit literature uses anabhimata
• to indicate opinions, outcomes, or objects that are unfavorable 
• or contrary to one’s wish

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In summary, anabhimata conveys the idea of disapproval, dislike, 

or something considered inauspicious or unwelcome, making

it contextually the opposite of something praised, desired, 

or favorable in Sanskrit texts 

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