Overcastness

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˌkæstˈnɛs/

Overcastness (noun)

  1. The state of the sky being covered with thick grey clouds, so there is little or no direct sunlight.
  2. A general feeling of dullness caused by cloudy conditions that reduce bright light and make the scene look grey.

Examples

  • The overcastness made the sky look grey all morning.
  • Overcastness can hide the sun and keep the sky grey.