tackiness

/ˈtækinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtækinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈta-kē-nəs How to pronounce tackiness (audio)/ (ame, mw)

tackiness — noun

1. the quality of looking cheap, lacking style, or showing poor taste in a way that

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of looking cheap, lacking style, or showing poor taste in a way that stands out as unattractive

例句

The tackiness of the bright pink flamingos in the garden made Esme laugh.

collocation: the tackiness of [object]

Henry was put off by the tackiness of the hotel lobby's gold furniture.

passive: was put off by the tackiness of

同義詞
  • gaudiness

    more specific to overly bright or flashy appearance

  • cheapness

    focuses on low quality or cost rather than taste

  • vulgarity

    stronger; implies crudeness or offensive lack of class

反義詞
  • elegance

    refined grace and understated good taste

  • sophistication

    high level of taste, culture, and worldly knowledge

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (SLIGHT STICKINESS), which describes a physical surface quality rather than poor taste or style.

常見錯誤

❌The room was full of tackinesses.
✅The room was full of tackiness.
💡'tackiness' is an uncountable noun; it cannot be pluralised.

2. the property of a surface that feels slightly sticky when you touch it, without

2.名詞B2
釋義

the property of a surface that feels slightly sticky when you touch it, without being fully wet or glued

例句

Luca pressed a finger to the paint, checking its tackiness before adding another coat.

collocation: checking the tackiness of [surface]

The tackiness of the old tape kept the poster on the wall for years.

同義詞
  • stickiness

    a stronger, more noticeable degree of adhesion to touch

  • adhesiveness

    more formal or technical term for the ability to stick

反義詞
  • smoothness

    the absence of any sticky or tacky texture

用法筆記

This sense is literal and physical, describing how a surface feels. Do not confuse with sense 1 (POOR TASTE), which describes something cheap, unstylish, or in bad taste.