Definition of LAMENESS

lameness

Plural: lamenesses

Noun

  • The state or quality of being lame; weakness or inadequacy.
  • disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
  • an imperfection or defectiveness
    • "a stylist noted for the lameness of his plots"
  • An impediment to walking due to the feet or legs.
  • The quality of being lame, pathetic or uncool.

Examples

  • His lameness may have prevented him from walking but it didn't stop him from running for public office.
  • I can't believe the lameness of the special effects in that movie.
  • The lameness of his tile draw was truly demoralizing.

Origin / Etymology

From lame + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 10

lameness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lameness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lameness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

lameness: valid Words With Friends Word