CEFR B1

dirtiness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being dirty; the presence of uncleanliness, dust, mud, or other impurities.

Examples

The sheer dirtiness of the abandoned house made it clear no one had lived there for years.
She was appalled by the dirtiness of the kitchen floor after the party.

Synonyms: filth, grime, squalor, uncleanliness

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dirtiness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜːrtinəs/

Definition

The state or quality of being dirty; the presence of uncleanliness, dust, mud, or other impurities.

Examples

The sheer dirtiness of the abandoned house made it clear no one had lived there for years.
She was appalled by the dirtiness of the kitchen floor after the party.
Despite its dirtiness, the old book held a certain charm for the antique collector.

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