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Meaning of viciousness
The quality of being cruel or violent
Etymology of viciousness
The word "viciousness" originated from the Latin word "vicious", which is derived from "vitium", meaning "fault" or "defect"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe behavior that is cruel, violent, or immoral
Synonyms
brutality
cruelty
savagery
ferocity
mercilessness
ruthlessness
heartlessness
callousness
inhumanity
barbarity
brutishness
viciousness
malignity
malevolence
nastiness
spitefulness
malice
hatred
animosity
hostility
belligerence
pugnacity
truculence
cantankerousness
orneryness
irascibility
testiness
crabbedness
churlishness
sullenness
moroseness
surliness
crabiness
crankiness
cattiness
waspishness
snappishness
peevishness
pettishness
ill-naturedness
ill-temper
crossness
crankiness
disagreeableness
unpleasantness
disagreeability
Definitions
- The quality of being cruel or violent
- * A violent or aggressive act
Usage Examples
- The viciousness of the attack left the victim with severe injuries
- * The company's viciousness in dealing with its competitors has been widely criticized
Antonyms
kindness
gentleness
compassion
empathy
benevolence
generosity
charity
humanity
philanthropy
altruism
selflessness
unselfishness
goodness
virtue
morality
integrity
honor
decency
courtesy
politeness
civility
cordiality
affability
amiability
friendliness
warmth
hospitality
consideration
thoughtfulness
tact
diplomacy
mildness
meekness
humility
modesty
unassertiveness
submissiveness