Definition

The condition of being harmful or offensive, often related to unpleasant smells or things that cause disgust.

Example

The noisomeness of the garbage made it unbearable to stay near the dumpster.

Conversation

Did you notice the noisomeness in the air near the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was pretty unpleasant; I couldn’t believe how bad it smelled.

I wonder what caused that kind of noisomeness there.

Maybe some trash got left out or something, it’s definitely not normal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noisomeness is formed from "noisome" (from Middle English *noisome*, meaning harmful or offensive) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "noisomeness" refers to the quality of being harmful or offensive, particularly in terms of smell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'noisome' meaning harmful or offensive, and remember that 'noisomeness' describes the state of being harmful or offensive.

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