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drabness

 

[ ˈdræbnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of dullness

The quality of being dreary, dull, or monotonous.

Synonyms

dullness, monotony, tedium

Examples of usage

  • Her life was filled with drabness, with each day feeling the same as the last.
  • The drabness of the office environment made it difficult for employees to stay motivated.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of color

Lack of brightness or color; dullness in appearance.

Synonyms

dullness, lack of color, monotony

Examples of usage

  • The drabness of the winter landscape was relieved only by a few patches of green.
  • The room's drabness was brightened up by a colorful painting on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "drabness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monotonia

🇮🇳 नीरसता

🇩🇪 Eintönigkeit

🇮🇩 kebosanan

🇺🇦 монотонність

🇵🇱 monotonia

🇯🇵 単調さ

🇫🇷 monotonie

🇪🇸 monotonía

🇹🇷 tekdüzelik

🇰🇷 단조로움

🇸🇦 رتابة

🇨🇿 jednotvárnost

🇸🇰 jednotvárnosť

🇨🇳 单调

🇸🇮 enoličnost

🇮🇸 einsleitni

🇰🇿 монотонность

🇬🇪 მონოტონურობა

🇦🇿 monotonluq

🇲🇽 monotonía

Etymology

The word 'drabness' originated from the Old English word 'drab,' meaning dull or colorless. Over time, 'drabness' evolved to describe both a feeling of dullness and a lack of color. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to convey a sense of monotony and lack of vibrancy.

See also: drab.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,661, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.