CEFR B1

blankness

noun

Meaning

The state of being empty, without any writing, pictures, or marks, or the state of having no expression or thought.

Examples

The page was a blankness, waiting for words.
Her face showed a sudden blankness when asked about the event.

Synonyms: emptiness, void, vacuity, nullity

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blankness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈblæŋknəs/

Definition

The state of being empty, without any writing, pictures, or marks, or the state of having no expression or thought.

Examples

The page was a blankness, waiting for words.
Her face showed a sudden blankness when asked about the event.
He experienced a moment of blankness, unable to recall her name.

How to Use blankness

blankness of (prepositional phrase): The state of being empty or unexpressed in relation to a specific thing. — "The blankness of the canvas intimidated the artist."
in blankness (prepositional phrase): In a state of emptiness or lack of expression. — "He sat in blankness after hearing the bad news."

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