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What is another word for Blankness? – 171 Blankness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    emptiness voidness hollowness barrenness desolation bleakness sterility vacuity nothingness emptiness bareness nakedness baldness plainness simplicity clarity innocence ignorance unawareness obliviousness vacantness expressionlessness impassiveness neutrality numbness dulness flatness monotony uniformity sameness colorlessness dullness lackluster uninspiring uninteresting unremarkable forgetfulness mindlessness thoughtlessness distraction inattention absentmindedness preoccupation

    Meaning of Blankness

    The primary meaning of "blankness" refers to a state of being empty, vacant, or devoid of expression, interest, or distinctive features.

    Definitions

    • The state of being blank, empty, or devoid of expression, interest, or distinctive features
    • * A lack of interest, excitement, or stimulation
    • * The quality of being expressionless, unresponsive, or unemotional

    Etymology of Blankness

    The word "blankness" originates from the Old French word "blank", meaning white or empty, which is derived from the Old High German word "blanc", also meaning white or shining
    Historically, the term "blank" was used to describe something that was empty, vacant, or devoid of content, and over time, the suffix "-ness" was added to form the noun "blankness", which refers to the state or quality of being blank

    Example Uses

    • The blankness of the wall was only interrupted by a small, framed painting
    • * Her face was a mask of blankness, revealing no emotion or expression
    • * The blankness of the stare made it difficult to gauge his reaction

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fullness richness vibrancy intensity complexity depth interest excitement stimulation expression responsiveness emotion animation vitality energy dynamism enthusiasm eagerness attentiveness engagement absorption fascination intrigue curiosity thoughtfulness awareness attentiveness mindfulness inspiration creativity imagination innovation

    Related Nouns

    space void emptiness hollowness barrenness desolation bleakness sterility vacuity nothingness expression face countenance demeanor attitude mood atmosphere environment setting context situation circumstance state condition status quality characteristic feature attribute property

    Related Verbs

    empty clear erase delete remove eliminate omit exclude expel eject vacant desert abandon forsake leave depart withdraw retract conceal hide mask disguise camouflage obscure cloud befog perplex puzzle confuse bewilder

    Related Adjectives

    empty vacant blank bare naked bald plain simple clear innocent ignorant unaware oblivious vacant expressionless impassive neutral numb dull flat monotonous uniform same colorless dull lackluster uninspiring uninteresting unremarkable forgetful mindless thoughtless distracted inattentive absentminded preoccupied