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Shabbiness

The quality or state of being sghabby.

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actus reus 76% connected

The act or omission that forms the physical part of a crime.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Inelegance 76% connected

Alt. of Inelegancy

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Misconduct 76% connected

Wrong conduct; bad behavior; mismanagement.

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Wrongdoing 76% connected

Evil or wicked behavior or action.

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Unfair 74% connected

To deprive of fairness or beauty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Unfair 74% connected

To deprive of fairness or beauty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Iniquity 92% connected

Absence of, or deviation from, just dealing; want of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wickedness; as, the iniquity of brib…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Injustice 92% connected

Want of justice and equity; violation of the rights of another or others; iniquity; wrong; unfairness; imposition.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Manginess 92% connected

The condition or quality of being mangy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Seediness 92% connected

The quality or state of being seedy, shabby, or worn out; a state of wretchedness or exhaustion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sleaziness 92% connected

Quality of being sleazy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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