Dirtiness

Karl was disgusted by the dirtiness of Rima.

Paul was distressingly clean, but Babbitt reveled in a good sound dirtiness, in not having to shave till his spirit was moved to it.

Dirtiness is inherent in hotels and restaurants, because sound food is sacrificed to punctuality and smartness.

So they walked till they came to Claremont and Kumalo was shocked by its shabbiness and dirtiness, and the closeness of the houses, and the filth in the streets.