1. the state or quality of being cloudy or overcast
2. the quality of being unclear, vague, or lacking transparency

Examples

• The cloudiness in the sky suggested rain was coming.
• We canceled the picnic due to the morning’s cloudiness.
• The cloudiness of the water made it impossible to see the bottom.
• There was a cloudiness in his explanation that confused everyone.
• The photographer waited for the cloudiness to clear before taking the shot.
• The cloudiness of the glass indicated it needed cleaning.