grossness

Example Sentences

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The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

But the grossness is also partly the point.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Concerned: I agree with you regarding the grossness and adult exploitation of a tween’s natural desire to look awesome and to get a lot of attention for it.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2021

Gefilte fish has long suffered from an undeserved reputation for grossness.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2021

I know it makes me a horrible person, but after Ellis’s grossness this morning, I kinda wish it was still there.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King