moldiness
nounUK /ˈməʊldinəs/
US /ˈmoʊldinəs/
Moldiness is the state of being covered with mold, a fuzzy stuff that grows on old or wet food.
The moldiness of the bread made us throw it away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of smelling or tasting stale and damp.
There was a distinct moldiness in the air of the old basement.
3. A condition of being old-fashioned or out of date.
Critics complained about the moldiness of the club's rules.
4. The presence of mold as a sign of neglect or poor upkeep.
The inspector noted the moldiness of the neglected bathroom.