muckiness
nounUK /ˈmʌk.i.nəs/
US /ˈmʌk.i.nəs/
The state of being dirty and covered in mud or mess.
After playing in the rain, the muckiness of his boots made his mom sigh.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of being morally dirty or dishonest.
The muckiness of the scandal shocked the whole town.
3. A messy or confused condition of things or ideas.
The muckiness of the paperwork made it hard to find the right form.
4. The state of soil or ground being wet and sticky.
The muckiness of the field after the storm made walking difficult.