staleness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪlnəs/

Definition

The quality of being old, dry, or no longer fresh, often referring to food or air.

Examples

• The staleness of the crackers was evident the moment I took a bite.

• We opened the windows to clear the staleness from the stuffy conference room.

• He complained about the staleness of the coffee, which had been sitting in the pot for hours.

Synonyms of staleness

Words with a similar meaning to staleness:

• dryness
• flatness
• mustiness
• insipidity

Antonyms of staleness

Words with the opposite meaning to staleness:

• freshness

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