evilness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While Thorne notes that the title of the book has become a shorthand for the "evilness of boys," the story and its characters are far more complex, he says.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“If I can raise awareness and shed light on the evilness and senseless acts, I will,” he says.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

“And if all of this is true, it’s wickedness and evilness on a whole other level.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2020

While whiplashing the viewing audience with her concertmaster’s monomania, she overlooks her son’s descent into evilness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2020

“Can I start by acknowledgin’ that the kid’s supernatural ability didn’t pop up as evilness or spite,” says Magnus.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston