Nastiness

usgb/ˈnæstinəs/
noun

The quality of being very unpleasant or offensive.

She could not believe the nastiness of his words.
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Often appears as...

  • nastiness of his comments
  • sheer nastiness

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Used to describe actions or words that are hurtful and create a bad feeling.

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His nastiness left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.
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Unpleasant Attitudes

Can refer to a person's character when they are frequently unpleasant or cruel.

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His constant nastiness made him unpopular among his peers.
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