noun Freq #131230

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The state of being empty, with nothing written, marked, or shown.

    He stared at the blankness of the page, unsure how to begin.

  2. 2
    noun

    A lack of expression or understanding on someone's face.

    My question was met with a complete blankness, as if she hadn't heard a word.

Etymology

From blank + -ness.

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