grubbiness
/'grʌbinis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The state or condition of being grimy; dirtiness: "Grubbiness" refers to the quality of being covered with or characterized by grime, which is ingrained dirt or soot. It describes a lack of cleanliness.
- The state of being squalid or shabby: "Grubbiness" can also describe a condition of being morally questionable, sordid, or run-down in appearance.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The grubbiness of the old kitchen tiles was impossible to ignore. (The ingrained dirtiness of the tiles was very noticeable.)
- He was shocked by the moral grubbiness of the political scandal. (He was shocked by the sordid, unclean nature of the scandal.)
Advanced Usage
- "an air of grubbiness": a pervasive feeling or impression of dirtiness or shabbiness.
- The neglected building had an air of grubbiness that deterred visitors. (The building gave off a strong feeling of being dirty and uncared for.)
Variants and Related Words
- Grubby (adj): covered with grime; dirty. Also used figuratively to mean sordid.
- He wiped his grubby hands on his jeans.
- They were involved in some grubby financial dealings.
- Grime (n): dirt, especially soot or other ingrained filth.
- The window was covered in a layer of grime.
Synonyms
- Dirtiness: The state of being dirty.
- Griminess: The condition of being covered with grime.
- Filthiness: The state of being disgustingly dirty.
- Squalor: The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
- Shabbiness: The quality of being worn-out and untidy.
Antonyms
- Cleanliness: The state of being clean and free from dirt.
- Spotlessness: The quality of being perfectly clean.
- Purity: Freedom from contamination or dirt; cleanness.
Noun
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the state of being grimy
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