1. the quality of being dull, bleak, or depressing; lack of interest or cheerfulness

Examples

• The dreariness of the gray winter landscape made her long for spring.
• He tried to escape the dreariness of his daily routine by taking up a new hobby.
• The dreariness of the old building was lifted when they painted it bright colors.
• She felt a sense of dreariness settle over her as she sat alone in the empty room.
• The dreariness of the weather matched his gloomy mood.
• The movie's dreariness and slow pace put many viewers to sleep.