1. the quality or state of being unpleasant, dirty, or of poor quality
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• The grottiness of the old apartment made it impossible to rent.
• She complained about the grottiness of the public restroom.
• The grottiness of the weather kept everyone indoors.
• He was put off by the grottiness of the neighborhood.
• The grottiness of the food at the cafeteria was legendary among students.