Hatefulness
Pronunciation: /ˈheɪtfəɫˈnɛs/
Hatefulness (noun)
- The state of feeling deep dislike and wanting harm toward a person or group.
- Behaviour or words that show cruelty, anger, and contempt toward others.
- A harmful hostility that targets people because of who they are, often linked to discrimination.
Examples
- Her hatefulness toward strangers made the room feel unsafe.
- Hatefulness can grow when people feel ignored or hurt.