dullness

Definitions

The state or quality of lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

A lack of brightness, vividness, or sheen in color or light.

A lack of sharpness or keenness in an edge, point, or sensory perception.

Examples

The dullness of the rainy afternoon made it difficult for me to stay awake.

He tried to hide the dullness of his routine by taking up adventurous hobbies.

Synonyms

boredom tedium monotony apathy lethargy stupidity drabness

Antonyms

excitement interest brilliance liveliness sharpness vibrancy wit