grossness
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5.6
- noun
- /ˈɡroʊsnəs/
:
grosería
- More fundamentally, some episodes have implications that reach far beyond those directly involved, whether because of the grossness of these episodes, the official sanctions they embody, or the dear, chilling message of intimidation that they convey.
Examples
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The grossness of my imagination shocked me.
Fiction book (1999) -
Many of Clinton's allies were not even embarrassed by the grossness of their double standard.
Academic text (2000) -
The cake tasted like dense grossness with Elmer's glue on top with added sugar.
Blog text (22) -
Years ago, I thought it was pretty gross too, but after dealing with cloth diapers for my kid, the reusable pads don't have the same grossness factor anymore.
Blog text (33) -
His jokes often crossed the line into grossness, making the audience uncomfortable.
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The film was criticized for its grossness, lacking any real artistic value.
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Many people found the grossness of the reality show off-putting and distasteful.
Synonyms
18
7.4
A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior
2
6.4
Rudeness or crude behavior that shows little politeness
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9.7
A quality of being crude and sexually shocking
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6.8
Poor style that makes people feel uncomfortable
A crude, tasteless way of acting, speaking or decorating
Lack of good taste that seems rude or simple
Antonyms
How Coarse
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Grossness comes from old French gros and Latin grossus, which meant 'large' or 'thick'. That idea of being 'big' and rough turned into a sense of being 'coarse' or 'showy', so grossness now means 'coarseness' or 'a lack of taste'.