Dirtiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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dirtiness
[ ˈdərtēnəs ]
state of being dirty
Dirtiness refers to the quality or state of being dirty. It can describe a lack of cleanliness that leads to an unhygienic condition. Dirtiness can apply to physical spaces, objects, or even behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dirtiness of the room was unacceptable.
- They complained about the dirtiness of the public restrooms.
- Children often play without concern for dirtiness.
moral implications
Dirtiness can also refer to something morally unclean or impure. This usage often applies in contexts involving ethics or behavior that is considered corrupt or shameful.
Synonyms
corruption, depravity, immorality.
Examples of usage
- The dirtiness of the politician's dealings was uncovered.
- She spoke about the emotional dirtiness of betrayal.
- He can't stand the dirtiness involved in such scams.
Translations
Translations of the word "dirtiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sujeira
- imundície
- porcaria
🇮🇳 गंदगी
- गंदा
- गंदगीपन
🇩🇪 Schmutz
- Unreinheit
- Schmutzigkeit
🇮🇩 kotor
- kebersihan
- kekotoran
🇺🇦 бруд
- брудність
- нечистота
🇵🇱 brud
- nieczystość
- zanieczyszczenie
🇯🇵 汚れ
- 不潔
- 汚さ
🇫🇷 saleté
- impureté
- malpropreté
🇪🇸 suciedad
- impureza
- mugre
🇹🇷 kirlik
- pislik
- kirlilik
🇰🇷 더러움
- 오염
- 불결
🇸🇦 وساخة
- نجاسة
- قذارة
🇨🇿 nečistota
- špína
- špinavost
🇸🇰 nečistota
- špinavosť
- špina
🇨🇳 肮脏
- 污垢
- 污秽
🇸🇮 umazanija
- nečistota
- nečistoča
🇮🇸 skít
- óhreinindi
- óhreinleiki
🇰🇿 лас
- ласақ
- ласқылық
🇬🇪 წამალი
- აბუჩა
- დაავადება
🇦🇿 çirklilik
- piknik
- çirklilik
🇲🇽 suciedad
- porquería
- impureza
Etymology
The word 'dirtiness' originated from the word 'dirt', which dates back to Old English 'dirt', meaning 'filth' or 'mud'. Over time, the suffix '-iness' was added to indicate a state or condition. The earliest recorded use of the term in its current form appeared in the 15th century. Throughout history, the concept of dirtiness has been closely tied to notions of cleanliness and moral purity, reflecting societal norms and values. As cultures evolved, so did the implications of what it means to be dirty, both physically and metaphorically. In contemporary usage, dirtiness is often associated with health, hygiene, and ethics, leading to a broader understanding of the term in various contexts.