hatred

This term describes a profound, enduring hostility that goes beyond simple dislike or anger. It suggests a deep-seated emotional state often tied to moral judgment, prejudice, or a desire for the other party to suffer. While anger is often a temporary reaction to a specific event, this word implies a permanent or long-term psychological orientation toward an object or person.

Grammatically, this noun is typically uncountable when referring to the general emotion or a state of being. However, it can be used as a countable noun in specific contexts when referring to distinct types or instances of the feeling, such as describing different forms of racial or sectarian hatred.