Bad/ill feeling

noun

A feeling of dislike, resentment or discomfort between people or towards a situation.

There is a bad feeling between the two families because of their past disputes.

noun

I had a bad feeling about the trip, so I decided not to go.

noun

There is a bad feeling between the two families because of their past disputes.

noun

I had a bad feeling about the trip, so I decided not to go.

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Use when describing uncomfortable feelings between groups or individuals due to past conflicts.

The meeting ended with bad feeling lingering in the air.

Pro Tip 2/3

Refers to long-standing issues, not just temporary disagreements.

Their rivalry has caused bad feeling for years.

Pro Tip 3/3

Highlights the strong emotional response that often accompanies bad feeling.

Their harsh words left a trail of bad feeling.

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