pockiness

/ˈpɒkɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of having many small marks or spots, especially on the skin, as a result of the smallpox or other disease.

“The child’s face showed signs of pockiness from the illness she contracted last year.”

2. noun

A small spot or mark, especially one caused by a disease such as smallpox.

“The patient’s skin was covered in numerous pockiness from the viral infection.”

Synonyms

  • pitting
  • pox

Antonyms

  • cleanness
  • smoothness