tawdriness

/ˈtɔːdrinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being showy or bright in a cheap, gaudy way; tastelessness.
    • The hotel's lobby had a certain tawdriness, with its fake gold trim and flashing neon lights.
    • She was embarrassed by the tawdriness of the decorations at the party.
    • The tawdriness of the costume jewelry made it look like plastic toys.
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