noun
viciousness
Viciousness (noun) means the quality of being vicious.
noun
1
The quality of being vicious.
2
A strong wish to hurt other people; great cruelty.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English viciousnesse; by surface analysis it is equivalent to vicious + -ness.
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What is the meaning of viciousness?
"viciousness" (noun) means the quality of being vicious.
What is another word for viciousness?
Other words for "viciousness" include ferociousness, savagery, brutality.
What are the different meanings of viciousness?
"viciousness" has 2 main meanings: 1. The quality of being vicious; 2. A strong wish to hurt other people; great cruelty.
