nastiness

Definitions

The quality or state of being unpleasant, offensive, or physically disgusting.

Spiteful or malicious behavior or language.

The condition of being difficult, dangerous, or severe.

Examples

The sheer nastiness of his comments left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.

Despite the nastiness of the weather, the hikers decided to continue their journey.

Synonyms

meanness malice spitefulness cruelty vile behavior hostility wickedness

Antonyms

kindness benevolence gentleness niceness goodwill amiability sweetness