nastiness
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nastiness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful.
Synonyms
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use nastiness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from "nasty" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Full origin of nastiness →Frequently asked questions
What does “nastiness” mean?
The word “nastiness” means the quality of being unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful. In plain terms, the state or quality of being nasty — whether that means cruel behavior or literal filth.
How do you use “nastiness” in a sentence?
Here is “nastiness” used in a sentence: “The nastiness of his comments left everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.”
What part of speech is “nastiness”?
“Nastiness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “nastiness” have?
“Nastiness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful.