Definition

The quality of being simple, dull, or lacking in interest or substance.

Example

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

Conversation

I was reading that book yesterday, and I found it quite boring.

Oh really? What was it about?

It had a certain jejuneness that made it hard to get through.

I hate when books do that; it really kills the mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jejuneness is formed from "jejunus" (from Latin, meaning fasting or empty) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being empty or lacking in substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'jejunus' meaning empty or fasting, and remember that 'jejuneness' describes the quality of being empty or lacking in richness.

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