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

His grossness was his appeal because it was a form of revenge on the rest of the country.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2023

Although she claimed to “hate grossness and toughness,” she told The Times in 1972 that she would “step on someone’s sensibilities if the interview demands it.”

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

To mitigate the grossness, close the lid before flushing and keep the bowl clean.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2022

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