1. the state or quality of being empty, void, or without expression
2. lack of understanding or memory; mental void

Examples

• The blankness of the white wall made the room feel sterile.
• She stared with complete blankness, unable to recall his name.
• The blankness in his eyes suggested he hadn’t understood the question.
• After the accident, there was a frightening blankness where her memories should have been.
• The blankness of the empty page intimidated the young writer.
• His face showed only blankness when asked about the missing files.