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Definition of lousiness

lousiness

/ˈlaʊ.zi.nəs/
lou · si · ness
Adverb:lousily
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Adjective:lousy
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lousiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being very poor, inferior, unpleasant, or contemptible (informal).

Example

"Everyone complained about the sheer lousiness of the customer service at the hotel."

2

The state or condition of being infested with lice; pediculosis.

Example

"In crowded nineteenth-century tenements, poor sanitation frequently led to widespread lousiness."

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• Rhymes for lousiness

• Nearby Words

loungy
louse
lousily
lousiness
lousy
lout
loutish

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'lousy' (from Old English 'lus', meaning 'louse') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'; the figurative sense of 'poor quality' emerged from the association of lice infestation with filth and misery.

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