dreariness

IPA/ˈdrɪərinəs/
KK[drˈirinəs]IPA/ˈdrɪrinəs/

dreariness — noun

1. a quality of a place, situation, or experience that makes it feel sad, dull, and

1.名詞B2
釋義

a quality of a place, situation, or experience that makes it feel sad, dull, and completely lacking in interest or cheerfulness

例句

The grey concrete walls and flickering lights added to the dreariness of the waiting room.

the + noun + of + noun phrase — describing a place's depressing quality

After three rainy days, Yuki could no longer stand the dreariness of her tiny apartment.

could no longer stand the dreariness of — expressing intolerance

同義詞
  • gloom

    more strongly associated with darkness, sadness, and hopelessness; less about boredom

  • monotony

    focuses on repetitive sameness rather than an overall depressing quality

  • tedium

    emphasises the boring, tiresome quality of a long or repetitive activity

反義詞
  • cheerfulness

    a positive, bright atmosphere — the opposite of depressing dullness

  • liveliness

    energy and interest in a setting, the opposite of dullness

文法句型

the dreariness of + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable noun in standard use. Dreariness describes the atmosphere of a place or situation rather than a person's direct emotional state — you would not naturally say 'I feel dreariness'; use the adjective dreary instead for personal feelings.

常見錯誤

❌I can't handle the dreariness today.
✅I feel so dreary today.
💡Dreariness describes the quality of a place or situation, not a person's mood. Use the adjective dreary to describe how you feel.