rustiness in a sentence
n.
Definition
Rustiness refers to the state of being corroded or deteriorated due to neglect, or a lack of practice or freshness in a skill or ability.
Sample Sentences
- The rustiness of the old bike betrayed years of neglect.
- Her voice had a certain rustiness that suggested she hadn’t sung in a long time.
- After months of inactivity, he felt a rustiness in his basketball skills during practice.
- The rustiness of the forgotten tools hinted at stories of craftsmanship from long ago.
- Despite the rustiness of his technique, he still managed to impress the judges at the competition.