rustiness
- a word derived from rusty.
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t particularly bad, but it wasn’t particularly riveting either, showing there’s a certain rustiness to this format.
From Slate • Aug. 31, 2024
Understandably, there was some rustiness early on and signs of tiredness later in the day.
From BBC • May 17, 2024
Expect some rustiness, and the longer the fight takes, Charlo will struggle with his endurance.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2023
Haaland showed signs of rustiness when he fired an early chance over the bar, but the Norwegian quickly made amends with a 10th-minute volley to make it two-dozen goals in 19 appearances overall.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022
It is one of the greatest proofs of the power of these belles Americaines that they wield it in spite of the rustiness of this, their chief national weapon.
From Margarita's Soul The Romantic Recollections of a Man of Fifty by Williams, J. Scott (John Scott)
