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Definition of nastiness

nastiness

/ˈnæs.ti.nəs/
nas · ti · ness
Adverb:nastily
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Plural:nastinesses
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Adjective:nasty
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being spiteful, malicious, or ill-natured in behavior or speech.

Example

"The public debate quickly descended into personal insults and petty nastiness."

2

The quality of being physically foul, disgustingly dirty, or offensive to the senses.

Example

"Wearing rubber gloves helped protect the crew from the nastiness of the clogged storm drain."

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• Rhymes for nastiness

• Nearby Words

nass
nassau
nastily
nastiness
nasturtium
nasty
natal

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nastiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nastiness
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