Seediness

/ˈsiːdinəs/

noun

The state of being cheap, in bad condition, or potentially immoral.

The seediness of the motel made us feel uncomfortable.

Colloquial

noun

His seediness was apparent from his pale skin and the circles under his eyes.

noun

The seediness of the motel made us feel uncomfortable.

Colloquial

noun

His seediness was apparent from his pale skin and the circles under his eyes.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Describes a place's dubious or disreputable atmosphere, often used for motels or bars.

The bar's seediness was evident in its dim lighting and grimy surfaces.

Pro Tip 2/3

Implies possible involvement in unethical or illegal activities.

The nightclub's seediness suggested shady dealings beyond just serving drinks.

Pro Tip 3/3

Refers to visible wear and neglect, such as peeling paint or broken fixtures.

The seediness of the old house made it an unpopular choice among buyers.

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British Journalist

I know that Brighton is famously a mixture of the seedy and the elegant, but in the summer of 2001 seediness swamped elegance hands down.

British Journalist

I know that Brighton is famously a mixture of the seedy and the elegant, but in the summer of 2001 seediness swamped elegance hands down.

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