fustiness

/ˈfʌstɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being musty, stale, or decaying, especially in smell.

“The fustiness of the old attic was unbearable due to the mold and mildew.”

Synonyms

  • mustiness
  • staleness

Antonyms

  • freshness
  • renewal