viciousness

Example Sentences

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His drive was known to cross over into workplace viciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

And it’s an attempt by the truly malevolent to weaponize their dangerous ignorance, to make their viciousness normal—and to implicate all of us in their inhumanity.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Lamar arguably came out ahead with cuts including “Euphoria,” “Not Like Us” and “Meet the Grahams,” which displayed a whole new tier of viciousness from the Pulitzer winner, including unsubstantiated accusations of pedophilia against Drake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

“The guy was just a beast. I mean, he hit with a viciousness that was, like, Damn.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

“Good-by,” said Quinn, with his first touch of viciousness, and the visorphone slammed off.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov