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foulness

/ˈfaʊl.nəs/
foul · ness
Adverb:foully
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Adjective:foul
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foulness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being physically filthy, putrid, or extremely offensive to the senses, especially regarding smell or taste.

Example

"The sanitation crew wore protective masks to shield themselves from the foulness of the stagnant water."

2

The quality of being morally wicked, vile, or obscene in character, conduct, or language.

Example

"The judge condemned the sheer foulness of the crimes committed against the vulnerable community."

3

The state of being stormy, turbulent, or severely inclement (of weather).

Example

"Due to the foulness of the winter weather, all ferry crossings were suspended until morning."

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• Rhymes for foulness

• Nearby Words

fouling
foully
foulmouthed
foulness
found
foundation
foundational

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'fūlnes', derived from 'fūl' (rotten, unclean, or vile) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-nes'.

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