Viciousness

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/

Viciousness (noun)

  1. The quality of being very cruel, harmful, and likely to hurt people or animals on purpose.
  2. The strength of harmful actions or attacks, especially when they are extreme and cause serious damage.
  3. The degree to which something is damaging or poisonous, often used for substances or effects.

Examples

  • Her viciousness shocked everyone in the room.
  • The viciousness in his words hurt people deeply.