Synonyms of dullness

dullness

noun

variants also dulness

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind

the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thickness
• slowness
• dumbness
• stupidness
• obtuseness
• denseness
• stupidity
• mindlessness
• density
• dopiness
• boneheadedness
• insanity
• foolishness
• weak-mindedness
• oafishness
• witlessness
• vacuity
• simpleness
• dorkiness
• brainlessness
• doltishness
• simplicity
• fatuity
• gormlessness
• senselessness
• madness
• dim-wittedness
• absurdity
• feeblemindedness
• craziness
• simplemindedness
• idiocy
• fatuousness
• daftness
• wackiness
• dottiness
• unreasonableness
• irrationality
• zaniness
• balminess
• inanity
• preposterousness
• silliness
• inaneness
• nuttiness
• nonsensicalness
• lunacy
• mental retardation
• nincompoopery
• mental deficiency
• dippiness
• fallacy
• folly
• asininity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brightness
• brilliance
• intelligence
• sharpness
• cleverness
• perception
• quickness
• smartness
• keenness
• judgment
• insight
• alertness
• perspicacity
• acumen
• astuteness
• discernment
• braininess
• quick-wittedness
• wit
• wisdom
• sagacity
• percipience
• validity
• rationality
• soundness
• reasonableness
• sapience
• logicality
• sageness
• logicalness
• rationalness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dullness

My Tennis View Queen had, unsurprisingly, views of the tennis facility, but with plenty of lush greenery to offset any dullness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Use natural brighteners like vinegar, lemon juice, or sunlight to combat yellowing and dullness. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Shoppers dealing with keratosis pilaris, rough patches or dullness tend to gravitate toward exfoliating formulas with retinol or acids like lactic and glycolic. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Through the gut-skin axis, an unhealthy gut or ongoing internal inflammation can contribute to conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, dullness, and sensitive skin. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026

Lavender softens the look of dullness, green helps reduce the appearance of redness, and peach helps counter visible dark spots. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Caffeine and algae extract target puffiness and dullness, making dark spots and undereye shadows less pronounced over time. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026

Symptoms of prolonged deficiency include ventroflexion of the neck (bending the head toward the floor); mental dullness (confusion, lethargy, non-responsiveness, failing to interact, low energy); vision changes; wobbly walking, circling, or falling; seizures; and weakness and lethargy. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026