nastiness

/ˈnæstɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being nasty, unpleasant, or immoral.

“The politician’s nastiness towards his opponent was widely criticized.”

2. noun

A quality of being repulsive or unappealing, often due to being immoral, cruel, or aggressive.

“The novel explores the themes of nastiness and the human condition.”

3. noun

A quality of being unpleasant, often due to being rude, arrogant, or unpleasant in manner.

“The teacher warned the students about the nastiness of the bully in the novel.”

4. noun

The quality of being unkind, cruel, or vicious.

“The movie portrays a world where nastiness has become a way of life.”

Synonyms

  • coarseness
  • crudeness
  • nastiness
  • obscenity
  • vulgarity

Antonyms

  • courtesy
  • gentleness
  • kindness
  • politeness
  • tenderness