dreariness
nounUK /ˈdrɪərinəs/
US /ˈdrɪrinəs/
A feeling that everything is dull, gray, and sad.
The endless rain and gray skies filled the town with dreariness.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lack of excitement or interest in something.
The dreariness of the long meeting made everyone yawn.
3. The state of being dark, plain, and without cheer.
She painted the walls bright yellow to chase away the dreariness of the room.
4. A tired, unhappy mood caused by boring surroundings.
After weeks of gray weather, a deep dreariness settled over the village.