dinginess

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a lack of care and cleanliness.

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Variants

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dingier , dingiest , dingily , dinginess , dinginesses , dingy

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'dingen' meaning 'to strike' or 'to make' and the suffix '-iness' forming nouns from adjectives. The term came to mean 'a state of being' or 'quality of' something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dinginess' is often used to describe the appearance of old or antique items that have been well-loved but not well-maintained.

2. In some cases, 'dinginess' can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of hygiene or care, but it can also be used in a more positive way to describe the character of an old, historic building or object.

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Related Concepts

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1. grubbiness: A similar term to 'dinginess' that refers to being dirty or untidy.

2. shabbiness: A term related to 'dinginess' that refers to being worn out or looking old and rundown.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dinginess' is often used to describe the appearance of old or neglected places. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone's attitude or behavior. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Tom Buchanan is described as having a 'dingy' personality.

How to Memorize "dinginess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a neglected or dirty room with old furniture and dusty surfaces to visualize the term 'dinginess'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'dinginess' with the smell and feel of an old, unused storage room to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dinginess' is a state of being 'dinged' or damaged, leading to a lack of care and cleanliness.

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