vindictiveness

[ vin-dik-tiv-nis ]

noun

1. a vengeful character or quality; a spirit of revenge:

   Grudges, vindictiveness, jealousies, and so on are part of being human, but must be separated from hiring decisions.

Other Words From

• un·vin·dic·tive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vindictiveness¹

vindictive ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Their error is that they think that surrendering to Trump now will save them from him and his revenge and vindictiveness later.

From Salon

Speaking to BBC South East on Friday, Paul Hollywood said: "The vindictiveness from the locals towards the family who have been here 18 years is unforgivable."

From BBC

Chutkan ruled that this interpretation of Smith’s case was an “improper framing of the allegations” against him and that Trump “presented no evidence demonstrating a likelihood of vindictiveness.”

From Slate

In 2022, a judge accused Mosby of having a “presumption of vindictiveness” and “personal animosity” toward the Davis family and their supporters based on statements and actions.

From Slate

Accusations of vindictiveness continued to follow Mosby, including claims of retaliatory and politicized treatment of employees in lawsuits and affidavits.

From Slate