dullness
- noun
- /ˈdʌlnəs/
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- The dullness of the knife made it difficult to cut the vegetables.
Examples
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His artwork suffered from a certain dullness that lacked vibrancy.
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The dullness of the knife made it difficult to cut through the thick rope.
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Over time, the dullness of the scissors became frustrating when wrapping gifts.
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She noticed the dullness of the blade after months of frequent use.
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The dullness of the knife made it hard to cut the vegetables.
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Without the sharpness, the pencil produced a dullness that made writing hard to read.
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The artist chose a color with a dullness that complemented the rest of the painting.
Synonyms
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A lack of clear detail in what you see or in a picture
A lack of a sharp edge or point that makes cutting hard
Lack of a sharp edge or point on an object
Lack of a fine edge that makes knives or scissors cut poorly
A thing with a dull, rounded, or missing tip
Lack of clear detail that makes things hard to see or hear
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A triangular area on the front of the chest where the heart makes a dull sound when tapped
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Etymology
Dullness comes from the root dull, which meant 'not sharp' or 'blunt'. So dullness is the quality of a blade or tool that no longer cuts well.