noun
- plural of overripeness; the quality or state of being overripe
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in technical or descriptive contexts
Examples
- The overripenesses of the bananas made them unsuitable for sale.
- Different fruits show varying degrees of overripenesses depending on storage conditions.
- The chef rejected the batch due to the overripenesses of the peaches.
- Overripenesses in produce can lead to faster spoilage and waste.