Meaning & use
Cattiness
Last updated
Spiteful, unkind, or subtly malicious behavior or remarks, especially between people who resent one another.
See it in a sentence
There was real cattiness in the way she commented on her coworker's outfit.
The reality show is famous for the cattiness among its contestants.
A note on using this word
"Cattiness" derives from "catty," an informal adjective likening sly, spiteful remarks to the perceived slyness of cats.
Words with a similar meaning
spitefulnessbitchinesssnideness
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Cattiness”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.