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hatefulness

  • a word derived from hateful.
    hateful
    adjective
    arousing hate or deserving to be hated.

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They often mimic each other’s arguments, accusing one another of hatefulness or of abandoning their values.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026

The real guy is just so weird – in addition to all the hatefulness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2024

To see him disrespected spreads negativity and hatefulness.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023

Even in their anger and their harshness, their cruelty and their affection, their hatefulness and longing, there’s something appealing about these characters.

From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2020

After a few seconds her body relaxed and the hatefulness was back in her face.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck