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foulness

[ˈfaʊlnəs]

foulness Definition

  • 1the state or quality of being foul, dirty, or unpleasant
  • 2an offensive or disgusting smell or taste

Using foulness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foulness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The foulness of the air in the factory made it difficult to breathe.

  • Example

    The foulness of the water made it undrinkable.

  • Example

    The foulness of his language was shocking.

  • Example

    The foulness of the smell coming from the garbage bin was unbearable.

foulness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foulness

Antonyms for foulness

Phrases with foulness

  • a state of being in a bad mood or temper

    Example

    He was in a foulness of mood after receiving the bad news.

  • foulness of play

    unfair or unsportsmanlike behavior during a game or competition

    Example

    The referee penalized the player for his foulness of play.

  • bad or stormy weather conditions

    Example

    The foulness of the weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.

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Summary: foulness in Brief

The term 'foulness' [ˈfaʊlnəs] refers to the state or quality of being dirty, unpleasant, or offensive. It can describe anything from air and water quality to language and behavior. Examples include 'The foulness of the air in the factory made it difficult to breathe.' and 'The foulness of his language was shocking.' Phrases like 'foulness of mood' and 'foulness of play' extend its usage to emotional and competitive contexts.