1. the quality or state of causing or tending to cause destruction; the capacity to damage or ruin

Examples

• The destructiveness of the hurricane left the coastal town in ruins.
• Scientists study the destructiveness of various viruses to develop better treatments.
• The destructiveness of war has been documented throughout history.
• His destructiveness toward relationships made it hard for him to maintain friendships.
• The destructiveness of unchecked pollution threatens ecosystems worldwide.
• Children sometimes display destructiveness when they lack proper guidance and boundaries.