nastiness

Example Sentences

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“The Black Spot,” which Fuchs and Kane co-wrote, displays the fruit of Derry’s bigotry in all its nastiness, a harvest so ripe and bountiful that Pennywise feasts to satiety.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

This nastiness has reached a crescendo with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who crossed the border at age 16 to escape gang violence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

For Tunstall, what sets Clueless apart from traditional rom-coms and high school dramas is that there isn't a typical villain and there's no nastiness or bad intentions from the main characters.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

She constantly wanted to give people hope, and help them face nastiness with bravery.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

The bits of nastiness whirled around when I slid open the door, and I flinched as something wet splashed against my bicep.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia