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Synonyms & Similar Words
brutality
savagery
ferocity
cruelty
mercilessness
ruthlessness
heartlessness
pitilessness
relentless
merciless
savage
brutal
inhumane
barbaric
inhuman
callous
harsh
severe
unkind
unforgiving
unrelenting
cruel
cold-blooded
sadistic
vicious
malevolent
malignant
evil
wicked
nasty
spiteful
vindictive
vengeful
brutalizing
savaging
terrorizing
Meaning of Viciousness
The state of being vicious or having a tendency to cause harm
Definitions
- The quality of being vicious, i.e., having or showing a wish to do harm to others
- * A violent or aggressive quality in a person's behavior or character
Etymology of Viciousness
The word "viciousness" originates from the Latin "vitiosus," meaning "full of faults" or "corrupt," which is derived from "vitium," meaning "fault" or "vice"
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe behavior or actions that are considered cruel, evil, or immoral
Example Uses
- The viciousness of the attack left the victim with severe injuries
- * The company's viciousness in dealing with competitors has led to several lawsuits
- * The viciousness of the dog made it a threat to the neighborhood children
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
kindness
gentleness
compassion
empathy
sympathy
humanity
benevolence
generosity
charity
goodwill
mildness
softness
tenderness
leniency
clemency
forgiveness
mercy
pity
benevolence
humanitarianism
altruism
selflessness
unselfishness