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

He uses his voice and his big, sad eyes to convey a delicacy at odds with the character’s corporeal grossness.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Even he drops by for a cameo preview of his grossness behind closed doors.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 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

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