lowness

noun

Definition of lownessnext
1
as in rudeness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste the shameless lowness of the comedian's humor is something movie fans either love or hate

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2
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor her lingering illness reduced her to a state of lowness she had never known before

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  1. rudeness
  2. weakness
  3. exhaustion
  4. fatigue
  5. vulgarity
Noun
  • For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But the rudeness in question didn't occur at that event.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of rudeness
Noun
  • Rethink your strengths and weaknesses and aim to enforce a healthier routine.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, our adversaries, China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, respect strength and exploit weakness.
    Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Nicky’s asleep because exhaustion is a hallmark of the contented child — making core memories is hard work.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • As far as looking at the movement, the special does speak to a tiredness and exhaustion within it.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • The hands-on system truly lowers fatigue over a long day of driving. CHANGE: The brakes The brakes in this tester felt a little soft for a new vehicle and not as progressive as most.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • David believes this is just her exhausted mind playing tricks, attributing it to postpartum depression, stress, and fatigue.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fatigue
Noun
  • Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.
    Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Musk shared several anti-Harris advertisements, including one funded by Musk’s pro-Trump political action committee that refers to the Vice President using misogynistic vulgarities.
    Kali Hays, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of vulgarity
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lown

lowness

low-pressure

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