Vindictiveness (Noun)
Meaning
A malevolent desire for revenge.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her vindictiveness was palpable as she plotted her revenge against her former boss.
- The politician's opponents accused him of vindictiveness towards those who disagreed with his policies.
- After being fired, John's vindictiveness led him to sabotage his former company's equipment.
- The judge warned the jury to beware of the defendant's history of vindictiveness and not to let it sway their verdict.
- The author's portrayal of the vindictiveness of the villain added a chilling layer of complexity to the novel.