Deadness: meaning, definitions and examples
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deadness
[ ˈdɛdnəs ]
state of being dead
Deadness refers to the state of being dead, the absence of life or vitality. It can also refer to a lack of responsiveness or emotion, a state of numbness or inactivity. In a more abstract sense, deadness can describe the quality of being dull, lifeless, or uninteresting.
Synonyms
dullness, inactivity, lifelessness
Examples of usage
- The deadness of the body after the heart stops beating.
- She felt a sense of deadness inside, as if all emotions had been drained from her.
- The film was criticized for the deadness of its plot and characters.
Translations
Translations of the word "deadness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 morte
- falecimento
- inatividade
🇮🇳 मृत्यु
🇩🇪 Totenstarre
- Leblosigkeit
- Inaktivität
🇮🇩 kematian
- mati
- ketidakaktifan
🇺🇦 смерть
- мертвота
- бездіяльність
🇵🇱 martwota
- śmierć
- bezczynność
🇯🇵 死
🇫🇷 mort
🇪🇸 muerte
🇹🇷 ölüm
- cansızlık
- hareketsizlik
🇰🇷 죽음
🇸🇦 موت
🇨🇿 smrt
🇸🇰 smrť
🇨🇳 死亡
🇸🇮 smrt
🇮🇸 dauði
🇰🇿 өлім
🇬🇪 სიკვდილი
🇦🇿 ölüm
🇲🇽 muerte
Word origin
The word 'deadness' originated from the Old English word 'dead' which means lifeless or devoid of life. Over time, the suffix '-ness' was added to form 'deadness' to specifically refer to the state of being dead or lacking vitality. The concept of deadness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the contrast between life and death, vitality and numbness.
See also: dead, deadbeat, deaden, deadline, deadliness, deadlock, deadly, deadpan, undead.