grossness

Example Sentences

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Grossness is a compelling reason to write about a public figure, though.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2011

Rudeness and Grossness matter, and I've shown both, and already I'm sorry, and I hope she'll let me apologize.

From The Longest Journey by Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan)

True Delicacy, as I take it, consists in Exactness of Judgment and Dignity of Sentiment, or if you will, Purity of Affection, as this is opposed to Corruption and Grossness.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Grossness is what grossness DOES—we now know THAT.

From Pragmatism by James, William

Grossness disgusts me; but I am not sure that I should be able to resist temptation placed in my way.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion by Ellis, Havelock