ricketiness

/ˈrɪkɪtinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being weak, unsteady, or likely to break.
    • The engineer noted the ricketiness of the scaffolding and ordered it to be reinforced immediately.
    • The ricketiness of the old wooden ladder made everyone nervous about climbing it.
    • After years of neglect, the ricketiness of the fence was obvious — it swayed in the slightest breeze.
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