lousiness

Noun lousiness has 2 senses

• lousiness(n = noun.state) pediculosis - infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching;
is a kind of infestation
has particulars: head lice, pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis, crabs, pediculosis pubis
Derived form adjective lousy₂

• lousiness(n = noun.attribute) loathsomeness, repulsiveness, sliminess, vileness, wickedness - the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us"
is a kind of distastefulness, odiousness, offensiveness
Derived forms adjective lousy₁, adjective lousy₃