nastiness
Example Sentences
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Speaking to Nick Robinson's Political Thinking podcast, she argued "the level of abuse and nastiness" in political debate was "worse than ever".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
Even when Walz delivered his obligatory zingers about Trump and Vance, he did it with humor and without nastiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2024
“His is not a world of wisecracks. He is a master of timing and delivery. There is no nastiness or hip trendiness. He is simply very funny.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
He’s a fiery competitor and has the necessary nastiness to excel in the trenches.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
I indulged in my self-pity, the nastiness inside me curdling like putrid milk.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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