nastiness (n.)

  1. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

    [ Syn: filth , filthiness , foulness ]

  2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

    [ Syn: cattiness , bitchiness , spite , spitefulness ]

  3. the quality of being unpleasant; I flinched at the nastiness of his wound'

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