dreariness

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A noun referring to a state or quality of being extremely dull, gloomy, or lacking in spirit or interest.

uncountable

1. Extreme dullnessB2formal

   The state of being extremely boring, monotonous, and lacking in interest or excitement.

   Уныние

   • The dreariness of the rainy afternoon made everyone feel sleepy.
   • He could no longer stand the dreariness of his daily commute.
   • She tried to inject some fun into the dreariness of the office party.

   Synonymsboredomcolorlessnessdullnessflatnesshumdruminsipiditylifelessnessmonotonytediumvapidity

   Antonymsexcitementinterestlivelinessstimulationvitality

2. Lack of spirit or cheerC1formal

   A quality of being dreary, cheerless, or depressing, often applied to places or situations.

   Уныние

   • The dreariness of the abandoned house gave her chills.
   • There was a sense of dreariness in the meeting room after the bad news.
   • Artists often capture the dreariness of urban life in their work.

   Synonymsbleaknesscheerlessnessdesolationdrabnessdullnessforlornnessgloominessglumnessgrimnessjoylessnesssomberness

   Antonymsbrightnesscheerfulnessgaietyjoyfulnessliveliness