ill-wishers
[/ɪl ˈwɪʃərz/]
nounpl: ill-wishers
invejosos; pessoas que desejam o mal; malintencionados
1. people who wish harm, misfortune, or failure upon someone else; those who harbor negative intentions toward another person
Despite his success, he still had ill-wishers who wanted to see him fail.
Apesar de seu sucesso, ele ainda tinha invejosos que queriam vê-lo fracassar.
2. individuals who express disapproval or contempt; detractors or critics with malicious intent
The celebrity tried to ignore the ill-wishers on social media.
A celebridade tentava ignorar os malintencionados nas redes sociais.
The concept of ill-wishers is prevalent in both Brazilian and American cultures, often discussed in contexts of success, celebrity, and social media. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in everyday conversation and media commentary, reflecting cultural awareness of envy (inveja) as a significant social dynamic. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the equivalent concept is often expressed through the more informal term 'haters,' reflecting contemporary digital culture and social media discourse.
NYC Slang
haters; those who got it out for you
Related Idioms & Phrases
ill-wishers abound in times of success
every successful person has their ill-wishers
don't let the ill-wishers get you down
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