lousiness n 1: infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching [syn: {pediculosis}, {lousiness}] 2: the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us" [syn: {loathsomeness}, {repulsiveness}, {sliminess}, {vileness}, {lousiness}, {wickedness}]
Lousiness \Lous"i*ness\, n. The state or quality of being lousy. [1913 Webster]