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rowdiness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈraʊdiness/

KK: /ˈraʊdɪnəs/

noun
Definition

The condition of being noisy, disorderly, and full of energy, often causing trouble or disturbance.


Example

The rowdiness of the crowd made it difficult for the speaker to be heard.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear all that rowdiness at the party last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was wild! I couldn't believe how loud everyone got.
Sloth A
I know, right? I love when there's that kind of energy, but it was a bit much at times.
Sloth B
True, but it definitely made the night memorable!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boisterousness
uproar
tumult
Antonyms
calmness
quiet
serenity
Root Explanation

Rowdiness → It is formed from "rowdy" (originating from the Scottish dialect, meaning noisy or disorderly) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "rowdiness" refers to the state of being noisy or disorderly.

Memory Tip

Think of the Scottish word 'rowdy' to remember that 'rowdiness' means the quality of being noisy or disorderly.

Visually Confused Words
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frowziness
drowsiness
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