rustiness

rust·y (r

)

adj. rust·i·er, rust·i·est

1. Covered with rust; corroded.

2. Consisting of or produced by rust.

3. Of a yellowish-red or brownish-red color.

4. Working or operating stiffly or incorrectly because of or as if because of rust.

5. Weakened or impaired by neglect, disuse, or lack of practice.

rusti·ly adv.

rusti·ness n.

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Noun	1.	rustiness - the condition of being coated or clogged with rust condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
	2.	rustiness - ineptitude or awkwardness as a consequence of age or lack of practice; "his rustiness showed when he was asked to speed up" awkwardness, clumsiness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness, slowness - unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

Translations

rustiness [ˈrʌstɪnɪs] N

1. → herrumbre f, lo aherrumbrado

2. (fig) → falta f de práctica

rustiness

n → Rostigkeit f; (fig) → eingerostete Kenntnisse pl (→ of in +dat)

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Awkwardness
clumsiness
ineptitude
Ineptness
maladroitness
rust
rusty
slowness

And though now nailed amidst all the rustiness of iron bolts and the verdigris of copper spikes, yet, untouchable and immaculate to any foulness, it still preserved its Quito glow.

Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context

The audience took up the cry, the dogs barked more excitedly, and five minutes of hilarity delayed the turn which, when at last started, was marked by rustiness and erraticness on the part of the dogs and by great peevishness on the part of Wilton Davis.

Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context

There were red, coppery gleams on the roofs of houses, on the corners of walls, on the panels of carriages, on the very coats of the horses, and on the broad back of Mr Verloc's overcoat, where they produced a dull effect of rustiness.

The Secret Agent by Conrad, Joseph View in context

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