ill feeling

Lingering mutual hostility

Ill feeling is resentment, hostility, or lingering animosity between people: The dispute left ill feeling on both sides.

The phrase often appears in the negative—no ill feeling—to signal that a conflict hasn't damaged a relationship: I hope there's no ill feeling between us.

animosity

resentment

Persistent bitter displeasure

enmity · bad blood · grudge · spite · malice · rancor · acrimony · bitterness · hatred · loathing

grievance

resentment

Persistent bitter displeasure

dissatisfaction · indignation · umbrage · pique · offense · vexation · irritation · annoyance · disgruntlement · chagrin

tension

friction

Resistance between touching surfaces

disharmony · unease · awkwardness · hostility · antagonism · opposition · contention · strife · clash · rift

Categories
Opposites
emotional disposition toward others

ill feelinggoodwill

Kindly, generous spirit

benevolence · affection · good feeling · fondness · warmth

relational harmony

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Agreement or musical blend

rapport · accord · concord · friendship · camaraderie

Family

ill, feeling, ill will

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G