noun
discord and hostility; feud
A formal compound describing a state of mutual ill will and conflict, often used in political or organizational contexts.
両党の不和反目が続き、政策が進まない。
The discord and hostility between the two parties continues, and policies are not moving forward.
社内の不和反目が業績に悪影響を与えた。
The internal feud negatively affected the company's performance.
Compound of 不和 (discord) and 反目 (hostility, literally 'opposing eyes'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination reinforces the idea of mutual antagonism.