Definition

The state of being not sharp or not exciting; it can refer to a lack of brightness, interest, or quickness in understanding.

Example

The dullness of the lecture made it hard for the students to stay awake.

Conversation

Do you ever feel like the dullness of routine is getting to you?

Totally! Sometimes it feels like every day is the same.

Yeah, I wish we could find ways to break that dullness and do something fun.

Let's plan a weekend trip! That should definitely shake things up a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dullness → It is formed from "dull" (from Old English *dull*, meaning blunt or not sharp) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "dullness" refers to the state of being dull or lacking sharpness, brightness, or interest.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dull' meaning not sharp or lacking brightness, and remember that 'dullness' describes the state of being dull.

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