1. the quality or state of being pale and unhealthy-looking in complexion
2. the quality of having a thick, sticky, paste-like consistency

Examples

• The patient’s pastiness concerned the doctor.
• After weeks indoors, her skin had an unhealthy pastiness.
• The flour mixture had an unpleasant pastiness.
• He noticed the pastiness of his complexion in the mirror.
• The sauce’s pastiness made it difficult to pour.
• Winter months often bring a certain pastiness to people’s skin.
• The pastiness of the dough indicated it needed more liquid.