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viciousness

[ˈvɪʃəsnəs]

viciousness Definition

  • 1the quality of being cruel and violent
  • 2the quality of being dangerously aggressive or hostile

Using viciousness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viciousness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The viciousness of the attack left him with permanent injuries.

  • Example

    The dog's viciousness made it difficult to train.

  • Example

    The viciousness of the storm caused widespread damage.

  • Example

    The politician's viciousness towards his opponents was well-known.

viciousness Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for viciousness

Phrases with viciousness

  • vicious circle

    a situation in which one problem leads to another that makes the first problem worse

    Example

    Poverty and unemployment can create a vicious circle.

  • vicious streak

    a tendency to behave in a cruel or violent way

    Example

    He has a vicious streak that makes him unpredictable.

  • extremely competitive, often to the point of being ruthless or cutthroat

    Example

    The business world can be viciously competitive.

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Summary: viciousness in Brief

The term 'viciousness' [ˈvɪʃəsnəs] refers to the quality of being cruel, violent, or dangerously aggressive. It can describe physical attacks, as in 'The viciousness of the attack left him with permanent injuries,' or personality traits, as in 'The politician's viciousness towards his opponents was well-known.' 'Viciousness' extends into phrases like 'vicious circle,' denoting a self-perpetuating cycle of problems, and 'viciously competitive,' describing extreme competitiveness.