1. the state of being bare or naked; lack of covering
2. the state of being empty, plain, or without decoration
3. the state of being minimal or lacking in detail

Examples

• The bareness of the winter trees made the landscape look desolate.
• She was embarrassed by the bareness of her apartment when guests arrived.
• The bareness of the walls gave the room a stark, modern appearance.
• The report’s bareness left many questions unanswered.
• He covered himself to hide his bareness.
• The bareness of the facts was shocking to everyone present.
• The garden’s bareness in early spring would soon give way to blooming flowers.