Drabness: meaning, definitions and examples

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drabness

[ ˈdræbnəs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.