blank
adjective
(of paper or other writing surface) having no marks; not written or printed on.
blankness
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a word derived from
blank.
Example Sentences
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There was just a total blankness, a pain that really overwhelmed it.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2023
I've seen the blankness in his eyes during episodes of agitation as he tried to place me in his mind.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2023
The surrounding landscape is flat and without any distinguishing features, and the sky has a lazy, torrid summer blankness.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2023
Lynsey emerges from a state of anxious blankness, recovering language, memory, physical coordination and the contours of her personality.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Obinze froze, frightened by the complete blankness of his mind.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
