Definition

The condition of having a strong desire to scratch your skin because it feels uncomfortable.

Example

After spending time in the grass, I experienced a lot of itchiness on my arms.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced such bad itchiness after being in the grass?

Yes, I remember getting it all over my legs last summer!

It's so annoying when that itchiness won't go away.

I know! I always keep some cream handy just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Itchiness → It is formed from "itch" (from Old English *icce*, meaning a sensation that causes a desire to scratch) and "-iness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "itchiness" refers to the state of having an itch or the quality of being itchy.

Memory Tip

Think of the sensation that makes you want to scratch ('itch') and the suffix that indicates a state ('-iness'). This helps you remember that 'itchiness' is the state of having that irritating sensation.

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