CEFR B1

dullness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being boring, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement or liveliness.

Examples

The sheer dullness of the task made him want to quit.
She tried to inject some humor to combat the dullness of the conversation.

Synonyms: tedium, monotony, boredom, uninterest

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dullness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being boring, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement or liveliness.

Examples

The sheer dullness of the task made him want to quit.
She tried to inject some humor to combat the dullness of the conversation.
He complained about the dullness of his daily routine.

How to Use dullness

dullness of (prepositional phrase): Specifies what is causing the lack of interest or excitement. — "The dullness of the conversation was palpable."

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