ˈsmeariness [f. smeary a. + -ness.] The condition or character of being smeared or smeary. 1866Cockayne Sax.Leechd. III. 345/1 Neither of these plants [smearwort and smeardock] have any smeariness about them.1901Daily Chron. 14 June 7/5 There is a general smeariness, a want of proper and thorough cleaning.