nastiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
  2. noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
  3. noun the quality of being unpleasant

Etymology

From nasty + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

filth, filthiness, foulness

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