ill nature
/'il'neitʃə/
Definition
Noun: - A disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition; a tendency to be unpleasant, unkind, or easily angered.
Usage
This noun describes a person's inherent or habitual bad temper, unkindness, or unpleasant character. It is often used in contrast with "good nature." It is a formal or literary term.
Examples
- His constant criticism and grumbling revealed his ill nature.
- She was known for her ill nature, often snapping at people for no reason.
- The manager's ill nature created a tense atmosphere in the office.
- It's difficult to work with someone of such ill nature.
Advanced Usage
- "To show one's ill nature": To reveal one's bad temper or unkind character through actions or words.
- He showed his ill nature by refusing to help his colleague.
Variants and Related Words
- Ill-natured (adjective): Having or showing an ill nature; disagreeable or mean-spirited.
- He made an ill-natured remark about her work.
Synonyms
- Malevolence
- Unpleasantness
- Irritability
- Meanness
- Spitefulness
Antonyms
- Good nature
- Kindness
- Amiability
- Pleasantness
- Benevolence
Noun
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a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
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