ill will (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌɪl ˈwɪl/

Definition

Unfriendly feelings; animosity or hostility towards someone.

Examples

• Despite their past disagreements, she held no ill will towards her former colleague.

• The manager's unfair decision caused a lot of ill will among the employees.

• It's important to resolve conflicts without letting ill will fester between people.

How to Use ill will

ill will towards someone (prepositional phrase)

Unfriendly feelings directed at a specific person. — "She felt no ill will towards her successor."

bear ill will (collocation)

To hold or maintain unfriendly feelings. — "Despite the harsh criticism, he bore no ill will."

Synonyms of ill will

Words with a similar meaning to ill will:

• animosity
• resentment
• hostility
• enmity

Antonyms of ill will

Words with the opposite meaning to ill will:

• goodwill
• benevolence

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