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Definition of filthiness

filthiness

/ˈfɪl.θi.nəs/
filth · i · ness
Adverb:filthily
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Adjective:filthy
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being disgustingly dirty, foul, or unsanitary.

Example

"The health inspector was shocked by the sheer filthiness of the neglected restaurant kitchen."

2

Moral corruption, obscenity, or offensive indecency in language, thought, or behavior.

Example

"The critic condemned the play for the unrelenting filthiness of its dialogue."

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• Nearby Words

filterer
filth
filthily
filthiness
filthy
filtrate
filtration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "filthy" (from Old English "fylth," meaning foulness or corruption, related to "foul") combined with the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Filthiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/filthiness
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