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staleness

[steil-nis]

staleness Definition

  • 1the quality of being unoriginal or lacking in freshness
  • 2the state of being no longer new or interesting

Using staleness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "staleness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The staleness of the jokes made the audience lose interest.

  • Example

    The staleness of the bread made it unappetizing.

  • Example

    The staleness of the air in the room made it difficult to breathe.

staleness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for staleness

Antonyms for staleness

Phrases with staleness

  • a situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties seems impossible

    Example

    The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.

  • news that is no longer new or relevant

    Example

    The article was filled with stale news that everyone already knew.

  • an unpleasant odor caused by something that has been kept for too long

    Example

    The fridge had a stale smell because the food inside had gone bad.

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Summary: staleness in Brief

Staleness [steil-nis] refers to the quality of being unoriginal or lacking in freshness. It can also refer to the state of being no longer new or interesting. Examples include the staleness of jokes, bread, and air. Synonyms include tediousness, monotony, and banality. Phrases include 'stalemate,' 'stale news,' and 'stale smell.'