no hard feelings

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/noʊ hɑrd ˈfilɪŋz/
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An assurance that a disagreement or disappointment has left no resentment.
Practice using no hard feelings in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • “Sorry I missed your party.” “No hard feelings.”
  • You got the job instead of me; no hard feelings.
  • “I had to cancel.” “No hard feelings, really.”
  • Let us shake hands and say no hard feelings.
  • We disagreed yesterday, but no hard feelings.

Similar words

we are good
no resentment
no grudge

Meanings

No resentment remains

relationships
informal
Said to show that one is not angry or bitter after a slight, disagreement or disappointment.

Examples

  • “Sorry I missed your party.” “No hard feelings.”
  • We disagreed yesterday, but no hard feelings.
  • You got the job instead of me; no hard feelings.
  • “I had to cancel.” “No hard feelings, really.”
  • Let us shake hands and say no hard feelings.

Similar words

no resentment
we are good
no grudge

Etymology

Hard feelings is an established expression for resentment; no negates it in this fixed reassurance.

FAQ

What does no hard feelings mean?

It means there is no lasting anger or resentment.

When do you say no hard feelings?

After a disagreement, apology or disappointing decision.

Can no hard feelings answer an apology?

Yes. It reassures the other person that you are not upset.

Is no hard feelings informal?

Yes. It is a conversational expression.

Does no hard feelings mean the problem never happened?

No. It acknowledges the event while setting aside resentment.

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