inanimateness
/ɪˈnænɪmətnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being not alive; lack of life.
- The inanimateness of the desert landscape was both beautiful and eerie.
- Scientists study the difference between living matter and inanimateness.
- The sculpture's inanimateness made it seem like a frozen moment in time.
- Lack of energy, spirit, or liveliness; dullness.
- The inanimateness of the party made everyone want to leave early.
- The actor's performance was criticized for its inanimateness.
- His inanimateness during the meeting suggested he was exhausted.
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