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

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

“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