dumpiness

noun

Definition of dumpinessnext
as in disintegration

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  1. disintegration
  2. decay
  3. deterioration
Noun
  • Banquo doesn’t have to do or say a thing to trigger Macbeth’s disintegration.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Conversely, modern concrete is subject to irreversible decay, a form of disintegration owing to its formation as a composite of cement and aggregate materials, such as gravel and sand.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of disintegration
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  • But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • About 1 in 5 adults ages 20 to 64 has at least one untreated cavity, and nearly all adults 65 and older have dealt with tooth decay at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of decay
Noun
  • International monitors have warned of a deterioration in political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Milder temperatures and heavy rainstorms have led to more deterioration and flooding on streets and sidewalks.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of deterioration
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“Dumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpiness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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