Ferocity
(noun)
The quality of being wild or uncontrolled; extreme violence or cruelty.
Origin:
From the latin word 'ferocitas' meaning 'fierceness'.
Examples:
- The ferocity of the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
- The predator attacked with unrivaled ferocity, tearing its prey apart.
- The ferocity of the battle was unprecedented, leaving countless casualties on both sides.
- The rebels showed ferocity in their fight against the government, striking fear in the hearts of the people.
- Despite her small size, the fighter had a reputation for ferocity in the ring.