Foulness
/ˈfaʊlnəs/noun
The quality of being bad or unpleasant.
Many people complained about the foulness of the smell.
Often appears as...
- foulness of smell
- foulness of taste
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Foulness often implies strong disapproval or disgust towards something intangible like a concept, action, or behavior.
His betrayal revealed a level of foulness that shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of Sensory Experience
Used to describe extremely unpleasant smells or tastes, creating a vivid sensory impression.
She wrinkled her nose at the foulness emanating from the expired milk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Restricted to Morality
While often a moral judgment, foulness can also refer to the general unpleasantness of a thing or situation.
The foulness of the weather made us cancel our picnic.
Compare with
contaminatefilthinessnastinesspollutestench
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