Definition

The condition of being of poor quality or in bad shape.

Example

The crumminess of the old furniture made the room look uninviting.

Conversation

I really felt the crumminess of today’s weather, didn’t you?

Absolutely! It made me want to stay in bed all day.

Yeah, it’s hard to stay motivated when everything feels so dull and gloomy.

For sure! I hope tomorrow is better — we need some sunshine!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crumminess is derived from the word 'crummy' (originating from the slang 'crum', meaning worthless or of poor quality) with the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). The term 'crumminess' refers to the state of being crummy or of poor quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'crum' as something that is worthless or of low quality, and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'crumminess' means the quality of being crummy.

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