Definition

The quality of being unkempt, shabby, or in poor condition, often associated with a sense of neglect or disrepair.

Example

The seediness of the old hotel made me feel uncomfortable during my stay.

Conversation

Did you notice the seediness of that old café we passed by?

Yeah, it looked really run down and uninviting.

I wonder how it stays in business with that level of seediness.

Maybe it's just for the people who like that kind of vibe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seediness → It is formed from "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "seediness" refers to the quality of being seedy, often implying a shabby or dilapidated condition.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'quality' ('-iness') of something being like a 'seed' ('sǣd') — this helps you remember that 'seediness' refers to a shabby or dilapidated state.

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