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vindicativeness

/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.nəs/
vin · dic · tive · ness
Adverb:vindicatively
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Adjective:vindicative
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being vindictive; a strong, unreasoning desire for revenge.

Example

"The prolonged legal dispute was driven more by personal vindicativeness than by any genuine desire for justice."

2

The quality of tending to vindicate, exonerate, or justify.

Example

"The newly discovered letters possessed a clear vindicativeness that helped restore the tarnished reputation of the accused official."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, "vindictiveness" is overwhelmingly preferred to express a desire for revenge, whereas "vindicativeness" is rare and occasionally used to mean the quality of tending to vindicate or justify.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "vindicative" (from Latin vindicatus, past participle of vindicare, meaning "to claim, avenge, or punish") plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness".

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