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/dʌlnəs/ · dull·ness
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- A lack of brightness or interest. The dullness of the rainy day made it hard to get out of bed.
- A state of being uninteresting or unexciting. The dullness of the lecture put many students to sleep.
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- A lack of variety or change. The monotony of the daily routine was starting to get to her.
- A state of being unchanging or unvaried. The dullness of the landscape made it hard to find anything interesting to look at.
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- A lack of color or vibrancy. The drabness of the old apartment made it hard to feel at home.
- A state of being unattractive or unappealing. The dullness of the decor made the room feel cold and unfriendly.
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- A lack of complexity or sophistication. The plainness of the design made it hard to stand out in a crowded market.
- A state of being unrefined or unsophisticated. The dullness of the writing made it hard to understand the author's point.
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Did you know? The word 'dullness' has been used to describe a lack of interest or excitement since the 14th century, with the first recorded use in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.