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Meaning of ill-willed
having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something
Etymology of ill-willed
The word "ill-willed" originates from the combination of "ill" meaning evil or wrong, and "willed" meaning having a strong desire or intention, with the prefix "ill-" coming from Old English and Old Norse roots, and "willed" coming from Old English and Germanic roots, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century
Synonyms
malicious
spiteful
malevolent
hostile
unfriendly
antagonistic
inimical
adversarial
malignant
vicious
belligerent
aggressive
bellicose
cantankerous
quarrelsome
rancorous
resentful
vengeful
vindictive
malignant
nasty
mean-spirited
ill-disposed
ill-tempered
ill-humored
surly
sullen
peevish
petulant
cross
cranky
testy
irritable
disagreeable
unpleasant
unsympathetic
callous
heartless
cruel
brutal
savage
ferocious
barbarous
inhuman
ruthless
merciless
pitiless
remorseless
unkind
uncharitable
uncaring
unfeeling
cold-blooded
cold-hearted
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong and unkind feeling of opposition or hostility towards someone or something
- * Having a strong desire to harm or injure someone or something
Usage Examples
- The ill-willed neighbor constantly complained about the noise from the nearby construction site
- * Her ill-willed comments about my appearance really hurt my feelings
- * The company's ill-willed business practices led to a major scandal and financial losses
Antonyms
benevolent
kind
friendly
generous
charitable
altruistic
sympathetic
compassionate
empathetic
gentle
mild
soft
warm
considerate
thoughtful
well-meaning
well-intentioned
benign
harmless
neutral
indifferent
apathetic
uninterested
unconcerned
disinterested
amicable
affable
congenial
cordial
pleasant
agreeable
nice
kindly
tender
warm-hearted
good-natured