nastiness
Nastiness (noun) means the quality of being unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful. Example: “The nastiness of his comments left everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.”
How to use nastiness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state or quality of being nasty — whether that means cruel behavior or literal filth.
Word forms
nastinesses plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The _____ of his comments left everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
Etymology
Formed from "nasty" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Related words
Rhymes for 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.