vapidness

noun

Definition of vapidnessnext
as in dullness

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  1. dullness
  2. vapidity
  3. tedium
  4. tediousness
  5. apathy
Noun
  • 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
Definition of dullness
Noun
  • Proprietor of vapidity Thomas O’Brien (William Thomas Hodgson) tries to help the situation while also becoming particularly smitten with Kitty.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • None of his editors or longtime publishers appears to have thought of protecting him or acknowledging the manuscript’s vapidity.
    — Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Definition of vapidity
Noun
  • The tedium of the task was how the apprentice became the master.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The late John Sterling, in his inimitable style, remarks on the tedium of watching Pedro Baez verrrryyy slowwwlyyy do his job.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of tedium
Noun
  • Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of tediousness
Noun
  • From the outside, these behaviors may look like apathy, avoidance or poor leadership.
    — Jennifer Wisdom, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • That positive word of mouth would overcome the apathy towards the film's plot and the off-putting remarks from Alcock.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
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“Vapidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapidness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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