hatefulness
Quality of loathing
Hatefulness is the quality of being full of hate or intensely malicious.
It describes both the internal state of harboring hatred and the outward expression of cruelty or spite: The hatefulness in his voice was unmistakable.
The word can characterize people, actions, or attitudes that seem designed to wound: She was stunned by the sheer hatefulness of the comments.
Intent to cause harm
- spitePetty malicious intent
- malevolenceActive ill will
- enmityBitter, lasting ill will
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
loathing · detestation · abhorrence · ill-will · animus · rancor · malignity · aversion
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- antagonismActive opposition or hostility
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- combativenessInclination toward conflict
- pugnacityInclination to quarrel
confrontation · intimidation · bullying · persecution · harassment · abuse · violence · cruelty
malice
Intent to cause harm
- spitePetty malicious intent
- malevolenceActive ill will
- enmityBitter, lasting ill will
antipathy · loathing · detestation · abhorrence · ill-will · animus · rancor · malignity · aversion · repugnance
hostility
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- antagonismActive opposition or hostility
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- combativenessInclination toward conflict
pugnacity · confrontation · intimidation · bullying · persecution · harassment · abuse · violence · cruelty · brutality
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- acrimonyBitter ill will
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
contempt · disdain · scorn · cynicism · sourness · pique · distrust · disgust · revulsion · cold-heartedness
- malicemalice, ill will, spite, malevolence, malignity
- abusemistreatment, domestic abuse, elder abuse, maltreatment, cruelty
hatefulnesslovingness
Affectionate disposition toward others
love · affection · benevolence · kindliness · warmth
hatefulnesskindness
Considerate, caring disposition
friendliness · amiability · graciousness · geniality · cordiality
hatefulnessbenevolence
Disposition toward doing good
kindliness · charity · benignancy · goodness · virtue
hate, hatred, hateful, hates, hating, hater, hatreds, hatefully, haters