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

“If I purposely mispronounced your name, that would probably not be appropriate,” Boykin tried to explain, before Dyson added, “You’re normalizing that kind of viciousness, man. You’re disrespecting the woman.”

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

“The guy was just a beast. I mean, he hit with a viciousness that was, like, Damn.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

I’d been too dazed, too numb, to feel the full viciousness of it.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote