Villainous Character Traits

adjective describing something that is extremely dirty or unpleasant

• The bathroom was left in a filthy state after the party.
• I can't believe how filthy my room is right now.
• That movie was so filthy, I loved every minute of it.
• His mind was filled with filthy thoughts that he couldn't shake.

noun the act of making secret and underhanded plans

adjective involving making secret and underhanded plans

• The scheming employee was eventually caught embezzling funds from the company.
• I heard that Lisa has been scheming to get a promotion at work.
• Don't trust him, he's always scheming to get what he wants.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed to be scheming to ruin our picnic.

noun a person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone

verb to cause severe mental or physical suffering to someone

• The tormentor was finally brought to justice after years of causing harm to his victims.
• I can't believe my tormentor from high school just added me on social media.
• That tormentor is such a bully, always picking on smaller kids.
• Fear can be a powerful tormentor, holding us back from reaching our full potential.

noun lack of compassion or empathy; cruelty

• The heartlessness of the dictator's regime was evident in their cruel treatment of dissidents.
• I can't believe the heartlessness of some people, it's just so mean.
• That guy has a heart of stone, pure heartlessness.
• The heartlessness of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.