dumpiness

noun

Definition of dumpinessnext
as in disintegration

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  1. disintegration
  2. decay
  3. deterioration
Noun
  • The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
    — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • There were reasons aplenty for the disintegration of their form.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Definition of disintegration
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  • Rather than arguing that hallucinations are the greatest threat, this article contends that the more significant long-term risk is human skill decay.
    — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Significant rain can leave open trash cans soggy and soak any outdoor debris to the point of decay.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of decay
Noun
  • But nothing competes with the painful deterioration of her sight after contracting scarlet fever.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • In addition, city officials can now require owners to install security measures to help protect vacant buildings from further deterioration or trespassing.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of deterioration
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“Dumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumpiness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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