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Lousiness (Noun)

Infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The doctor diagnosed the child with lousiness and prescribed a medicated shampoo to treat the infestation.
The lousiness had spread rapidly through the school, with many students complaining of severe itching and discomfort.
After returning from summer camp, the entire family was plagued by lousiness, requiring multiple treatments to eradicate the pests.
The lousiness was so severe that the child couldn't sleep at night, constantly scratching and crying due to the intense itching.
The nurse practitioner explained to the parents that lousiness was highly contagious and that they needed to take immediate action to prevent further infestation.

The quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The state of the abandoned house was a testament to the lousiness of its former occupants.
The lousiness of the movie's plot was only matched by the poor acting of its lead actor.
After visiting the polluted beach, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the lousiness of human neglect.
The politician's lousiness was exposed when it was revealed that he had been embezzling funds from his campaign.
The smell of rotting garbage filled the air, adding to the overall lousiness of the dumpster behind the restaurant.