A feeling or attitude of active opposition, ill will, or antagonism toward someone or something. Often used in formal, political, or psychological contexts.
I could sense clear hostility in his words.
There is long-standing enmity between the two countries.
He harbored hostility toward his boss.
She showed hostility toward her new coworker.
He glared at his opponent, openly showing hostility.
They are directing hostility at the government.
反感 is a more personal, emotional antipathy or resentment, whereas 敵意 can be broader and more formal, implying a stance of opposition.
悪意 refers to malicious intent or ill will behind an action, while 敵意 is the underlying feeling of hostility toward someone.
憎悪 is a stronger, deeper hatred or loathing, while 敵意 is a milder, more general sense of antagonism.
敵意 means open hostility or animosity toward someone, while 遺恨 specifically refers to a grudge that lingers from past wrongs.
Compound of 敵 (enemy, opponent) and 意 (mind, feeling, intention). The combination straightforwardly yields the meaning 'hostile intent'.