Hatefulness

Pronunciation: /ˈheɪtfəɫˈnɛs/

Hatefulness (noun)

  1. The state of feeling deep dislike and wanting harm toward a person or group.
  2. Behaviour or words that show cruelty, anger, and contempt toward others.
  3. 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.