The difference between Goodwill and Ill will

When used as nouns, goodwill means a favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something, whereas ill will means ill-disposed attitude.


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  1. Goodwill as a noun:

    A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.

  2. Goodwill as a noun (accounting):

    The value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities. This value derives from factors such as consumer loyalty to the brand.

  3. Goodwill as a noun (business):

    A concept used to refer to the ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group, without having to resort to the use of an asset (such as money or property), either directly or by the creation of a lien.

  1. Ill will as a noun:

    Ill-disposed attitude; grudge; dislike.

    Examples:

    "The losing side bore no ill will toward the winners."

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