viciousness

Example Sentences

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His drive was known to cross over into workplace viciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Here in Minnesota, meanwhile, many people were lamenting what the attacks on the state's politicians mean in a place that prides itself on its openness and ability to avoid the viciousness of national politics.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

Lamar arguably came out ahead with cuts including “Euphoria,” “Not Like Us” and “Meet the Grahams,” which displayed a whole new tier of viciousness from the Pulitzer winner, including unsubstantiated accusations of pedophilia against Drake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

The viciousness, the pettiness and the diss tracks are all a part of the brutal game.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2024

But she had long ago learned from Dr. Westminster, the Swanburne veterinarian, that some creatures become perfectly miserable when left alone too much, and this misery can easily turn to viciousness.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood