Deadness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The inanimate property of something that has died.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events; "she began to recover from her numb unresponsiveness after the accident"; "in an instant all the deadness and withdrawal were wiped away".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The physical property of something that has lost its elasticity; "he objected to the deadness of the tennis balls".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The deadness of the old mattress made it uncomfortable to sleep on.
- The deadness of the tennis balls was noticeable as they barely bounced on the court.
- The new shoes had a certain deadness to them, lacking the springiness of her old favorites.
- The deadness of the sponge made it useless for cleaning, as it just fell apart in her hands.
- The deadness of the trampoline was a safety hazard, as it no longer provided the necessary cushioning for jumpers.