stale
adjective
not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
staleness
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a word derived from
stale.
Example Sentences
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His selection was muddled, there was a coaching staleness and his style of play has not evolved.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
“I’m excited. It’s nice when you get a couple of new pieces in, it reinvigorates the group. It loosens up some staleness at times, especially if you can bring in quality on top of that.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Sometimes there are other problems, beyond staleness, and a fair closes down.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
It’s the obviousness of the caricatures and the staleness of the theatrical presentation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
The scent of the dragon is a staleness on the earth.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
