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Definition of rustiness

rustiness

/ˈrʌs.ti.nəs/
rus · ti · ness
Adverb:rustily
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Adjective:rusty
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rustiness Lexical Profile

rustiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A decline in skill, sharpness, or proficiency resulting from a lack of recent practice or use.

Example

"After six months away from the tournament circuit, the tennis player showed some understandable rustiness in the opening set."

2

The state or condition of being coated with or corroded by rust.

Example

"The mechanic inspected the undercarriage of the old truck and noted the severe rustiness of the exhaust pipe."

3

A hoarse, grating, or rough quality of a voice or sound.

Example

"There was a slight rustiness in the actor's voice after a long week of back-to-back stage performances."

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• Rhymes for rustiness

• Nearby Words

rustbucket
rustic
rustily
rustiness
rustle
rustler
rustless

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