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Dreariness: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreariness

 

[ หˆdrษชษ™ri.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of dullness

Dreariness is the state of being dull, gloomy, or monotonous. It refers to a lack of interest or excitement, often associated with a sense of boredom or sadness.

Synonyms

dullness, gloominess, monotony

Examples of usage

  • The dreariness of the rainy weather made me feel lethargic.
  • She couldn't stand the dreariness of her monotonous job anymore.
Context #2 | Noun

dull and uninteresting

Dreariness can also refer to something that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement. It is often used to describe a situation, place, or activity that feels tedious or uninspiring.

Synonyms

dullness, tediousness, uninspiring

Examples of usage

  • The dreariness of the small town drove her to seek adventure elsewhere.
  • The dreariness of the empty room made him long for some color and warmth.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreariness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tristeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร–dnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesedihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผัƒั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ†‚้ฌฑ (ใ‚†ใ†ใ†ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tristesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tristeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasvet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์šธํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุขุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟง้ƒ (yลuyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drungi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ•แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tristeza

Etymology

The word 'dreariness' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'drฤ“orignes', meaning sorrowful. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader sense of dullness and gloominess. The concept of dreariness has been explored in literature and art, often symbolizing a sense of melancholy or ennui.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,973 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.