maliciousness en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English maliciousnes; equivalent to malicious + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The condition of being malicious; malevolence or malice.
The maliciousness of this gossip is directly proportional to the distance from the casket and the bereaved.
2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 252:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maliciousnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |