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goodwill Antonyms

Opposite of goodwill

Pinning down the opposite of goodwill requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings and attitudes toward other people or nations.

Usage Example

"The diplomat visited neighboring countries on a mission of ill will to strengthen regional ties."

Strongest
ill will
malice
malevolence
animosity
hostility
Strong
enmity
antagonism
rancor

Similar words to goodwill

Words similar to goodwill shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

benevolence
amity
friendliness
kindness
cordiality
compassion
generosity
altruism
See all synonyms of goodwill

• Nearby Words

goodnight
goods
goodtime
goodwill
goodwilled
goody
gooey

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Goodwill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/goodwill
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