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Dullness
Definitions
(2)
1
The
quality
of
being
uninteresting
or
lacking
excitement
.
The
lecture
was
criticized
for
its
dullness
,
as
many
students
found
it
hard
to
stay
awake
.
The
movie's
dullness
made
it
difficult
to
sit
through
the
entire
two
hours
.
Despite
the
dullness
of
the
book
,
she
managed
to
finish
it
.
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2
The
lack
of
sharpness
or
clarity
,
often
referring
to
a
physical
object
or
a
sense
.
The
dullness
of
the
knife
made
it
hard
to
cut
the
vegetables
.
He
complained
about
the
dullness
of
the
colors
in
the
painting
.
The
dullness
of
her
hearing
required
her
to
use
a
hearing
aid
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
dol
Originally meant
stupid, slow-witted
Background
The word 'dull' originally meant 'stupid' or 'slow-witted' in Old English, derived from the word 'dol'. Over time, it evolved to describe things that are not sharp or exciting.