ill feeling/feelings

idiom

: feelings of anger or resentment
Her comment caused some ill feeling/feelings.

Examples of ill feeling/feelings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If Butler doesn’t run, Kousser said, Newsom could still face ill feelings for not appointing someone who could help further the cause of Black representation. Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023 While the rest of us have been just going on with our lives, Drake appears to still be harboring some ill feelings about Kanye West. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023 That those locals are all descendants of Ludlow’s founders lends even more credence to their ill feeling. Michael Nordine, Variety, 23 Sep. 2023 My sisters don’t have any ill feelings toward my wife, but my wife cannot stand them. Lori Gottlieb, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2022 Because Brown did not leave a goodbye to Smart on social media, as teammate Jayson Tatum did, there was speculation there were ill feelings between the two. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2023 In a funny moment before Game 5, though, Jokic and Ishbia appeared to publicly put any potential ill feelings behind them. Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023 However, as the world has caught up, Nelson harbors no ill feelings and maintains his stance. Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023 Both men are very clear about there not being any ill feelings toward Ye or even right-wing mouthpiece, Candace Owens. Bry'onna Mention, Essence, 7 Nov. 2022 See More

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“Ill feeling/feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill%20feeling%2Ffeelings. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

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