evilness

Example Sentences

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While Thorne notes that the title of the book has become a shorthand for the "evilness of boys," the story and its characters are far more complex, he says.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

But very few people act from a core of badness or evilness.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

Hollywood continues to churn out origin story films to justify the evilness of established movie foes as well, even if, as with Disney’s “Cruella,” their eventual villainy includes wanting to skin puppies.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2022

“The evilness that took place that day will never be forgotten,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2021

They say she will Point a long finger, Gnarled root of evilness, And stare a soft Hole in your lungs: The air leaks From this hole And climbs in the trees.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto