Destructiveness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of causing destruction.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The tornado's destructiveness was evident in the trail of flattened buildings and uprooted trees it left behind.
- His temper was notorious for its destructiveness, causing him to lash out at those around him when he was angry.
- The destructiveness of the hurricane was exacerbated by the fact that it made landfall during high tide.
- The destructiveness of the virus was unprecedented, wiping out nearly 90% of the infected population.
- The company's focus on profit over safety led to a culture of destructiveness that ultimately resulted in a devastating environmental disaster.