1. the quality or state of being contemptible, mean, or morally reprehensible
2. the condition of being affected with scurvy
Usage: medical

Examples

• The scurviness of his behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
• She couldn’t tolerate the scurviness of the corrupt officials.
• The sailor’s scurviness was evident from his bleeding gums and weakness.
• His scurviness toward his employees made him widely disliked.
• The scurviness of the scheme became apparent when victims came forward.
• Medical records documented the crew’s scurviness after months at sea.