Stuffiness

usgb/ˈstʌfinəs/
noun

The condition of a room or building being very hot and not getting enough fresh air.

The stuffiness of the old library made it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies.
Visual representation of "stuffiness" - The condition of a room or building being very hot and not getting enough fresh air.

Often appears as...

  • room stuffiness
  • building stuffiness
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Enclosed Spaces

Use 'stuffiness' to describe discomfort from poor air flow in indoor areas like rooms or vehicles.

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We opened the windows to alleviate the stuffiness in the car.
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Lack of Ventilation

'Stuffiness' often implies a need for fresh air or cooling systems in the environment described.

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Installing fans helped reduce the stuffiness in the overcrowded classroom.
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Heat Association

Although 'stuffiness' is not only about heat, it often accompanies a sense of warmth or humidity.

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The greenhouse suffered from stuffiness despite the cool weather outside.
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