drabness

noun

Definition of drabnessnext
as in dullness

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  1. boredom
  2. tedium
  3. ennui
Noun
  • There’s boredom and weariness to her everyday chores, her hope laced now with the sheer mundanity of her everyday solitary life.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • An article from Chewy said that teaching your cat to talk with buttons can help strengthen your bond, give them another chance for communication, stimulate their brains, and reduce boredom and stress.
    Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of boredom
Noun
  • They’re meant to be used on highways to, for example, take the tedium out of long-distance highway driving.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
  • According to behavioral science experts, many people who seek out extreme conditions may be motivated by desires to challenge the limits of their physical and psychological abilities, escape personal problems or everyday tedium, or simply for the thrill.
    Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of tedium
Noun
  • Chew-Bose’s power lies in her patience, as her script isn’t at all afraid to lull her audience into a state of not quite boredom, but at least ennui (the French!
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The new series, which Natasha Rothwell created and stars in, joins shows such as Insecure, Atlanta, Girls, and Broad City in capturing the ennui of a Millennial protagonist who feels stuck in place.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of ennui
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