foulness

[/ˈfaʊlnəs/]
noun
imundície
1. the quality or state of being foul; extreme filthiness or dirtiness
The foulness of the abandoned building was unbearable.
A imundície do prédio abandonado era insuportável.
2. offensive or abusive language; obscenity
His speech was filled with foulness and vulgarity.
Seu discurso estava cheio de obscenidades e vulgaridade.
3. moral corruption or wickedness
The foulness of his actions shocked everyone.
A maldade de suas ações chocou a todos.
4. an unpleasant or disgusting smell or taste
The foulness of the water made it impossible to drink.
O mau cheiro da água tornou impossível bebê-la.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'foulness' is considered a formal or literary term, often used in descriptions of sanitation problems, moral degradation, or speech standards. It appears frequently in environmental discussions and moral discourse in both cultures.
NYC Slang
nastiness, gross stuff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
filthinessdirtinessnastinessobscenitywickednessdepravitystenchpollution
Antonyms / Antônimos
cleanlinesspuritywholesomenessdecencyvirtuefragrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imundície
Standard term for filthiness; widely used in formal and informal contexts
General Brazilian
sujeira
More colloquial term meaning dirt or dirtiness
General Brazilian
obscenidade
Used specifically for offensive language or vulgar content
Portugal
imundície
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used with 'sordidez' for moral corruption

Related Words

foulfoullyfoulerfoulingfoulardfilthcontaminationabomination

Related Idioms & Phrases

foul play
foul mouth
foul weather
in foul spirits
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