100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "dull"

Definition

The adjective dull has several meanings:

1. Lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen; not shiny or vibrant.
2. Lacking interest or excitement; boring or tedious.
3. Not sharp or acute; blunt.
4. Lacking mental acuity or quickness; slow-witted or not intelligent.

Synonyms

• Blunt
• Uninteresting
• Boring
• Tedious
• Lifeless
• Flat
• Insipid
• Stale
• Lackluster
• Monotonous

Antonyms

• Sharp
• Bright
• Interesting
• Exciting
• Vivid
• Lively
• Stimulating
• Engaging
• Dynamic
• Brilliant

Examples

1. The knife was too dull to cut through the meat.
2. Her presentation was so dull that several audience members fell asleep.
3. The paint on the walls looked dull after years of neglect.
4. He had a dull expression on his face when he heard the news.
5. The book was filled with dull facts that failed to capture my attention.
6. The dull colors of the landscape made it look lifeless.
7. I need to sharpen my dull pencils before the art class.
8. After a long week, the weekend felt dull and uneventful.
9. The dull sound of the clock ticking filled the silence of the room.
10. She wore a dull grey dress that blended in with the crowd.
11. The movie was so dull that I couldn't wait for it to end.
12. The team's performance was dull and uninspired.
13. The dull blades needed replacing after years of use.
14. It was a dull day with clouds covering the sky.
15. His dull wit made the conversation rather tedious.
16. The dull roar of the engine was barely audible over the music.
17. I found the lecture to be quite dull and uninformative.
18. The garden looked dull without any flowers blooming.
19. She felt dull after staying up too late the night before.
20. The dull ache in his shoulder persisted for days.
21. The dull rhythm of the song didn't inspire any dancing.
22. He picked up the dull tool and realized it needed sharpening.
23. The dull gray sky matched his mood perfectly.
24. The dull roar of the crowd did little to excite the players.
25. The story took a dull turn when it became predictable.
26. Her dull eyes stared blankly at the screen.
27. The dull taste of the soup could use some seasoning.
28. It was a dull meeting with no new ideas presented.
29. The environment felt dull without the buzz of city life.
30. The dull texture of the fabric made it less appealing.
31. He found the dull routine of daily life unfulfilling.
32. The dull knife struggled to slice through the bread.
33. A dull thud echoed through the empty hall.
34. The dull colors of the painting failed to evoke any emotion.
35. Her dull laughter did not reflect the humor of the joke.
36. The party was quite dull until the music started.
37. The dull glow of the lantern lit the path just enough to see.
38. His dull sense of humor made it difficult for others to engage with him.
39. The dull thrum of the bus engine was soothing.
40. She wore a dull expression as she listened to the news.
41. The dull light in the room made it hard to read.
42. The dull sound of his footsteps echoed in the corridor.
43. The movie was so dull that I considered leaving halfway through.
44. The dull atmosphere in the office made everyone feel sluggish.
45. Her dull hair needed a trim and some color.
46. He felt dull after eating a heavy meal.
47. The dull ache in her back reminded her she needed to stretch.
48. The event was surprisingly dull for its high profile.
49. The dull landscape stretched out for miles around them.
50. The dull knife couldn't handle the tough crust of the bread.
51. He found it hard to concentrate during the dull lecture.
52. The dull sound of the waves lapping against the shore was relaxing.
53. The fabric felt dull and lifeless in the poor lighting.
54. They had a dull conversation about the weather.
55. The dull ache in his leg made it difficult to walk.
56. The dull routine of their daily lives made them crave adventure.
57. The dull roar of the crowd echoed in the stadium.
58. The dull colors of the painting did not attract much attention.
59. She felt dull after spending the day indoors without any stimulation.
60. The dull light from the streetlamp barely illuminated the path.
61. It was a dull day for a picnic, with overcast skies.
62. The dull knife was ineffective for the delicate task.
63. The dull atmosphere made it hard to enjoy the party.
64. His dull sense of style did not impress anyone.
65. The dull report did not provide any actionable insights.
66. The dull sound of the door closing echoed in the hallway.
67. The dull taste of the meal was disappointing.
68. The dull ache in her head persisted throughout the day.
69. The meeting was dull, filled with lengthy discussions and no decisions.
70. The dull colors of the autumn leaves contrasted with the vibrant ones.
71. She felt dull after a long day at work.
72. The dull knife was not suitable for filleting fish.
73. The dull conversation left them both feeling bored.
74. The dull roar of traffic was a constant backdrop in the city.
75. His dull demeanor made it hard for him to make friends.
76. The dull paint on the walls needed a fresh coat.
77. The dull rhythm of the music was not suited for dancing.
78. The dull ache in his chest made him seek medical advice.
79. The dull light of the early morning was peaceful.
80. The dull film was a waste of time.
81. The dull handling of the subject matter disappointed the audience.
82. The dull sound of the clock ticking was the only sound in the room.
83. The dull gray sky cast a shadow over the landscape.
84. The dull routine of work and home life felt monotonous.
85. The dull knife was no match for the tough steak.
86. The dull ache in his back reminded him to sit up straight.
87. The dull conversation quickly fizzled out.
88. The dull colors of the fabric clashed with her vibrant personality.
89. The dull ache in her arms was from lifting heavy boxes.
90. The dull sound of rain on the roof was comforting.
91. The dull lecture was hard to sit through without falling asleep.
92. The dull pain in his leg was a reminder of his injury.
93. The dull light in the room made it hard to see clearly.
94. The dull expression on his face told her he was not interested.
95. The dull conversation made the evening feel long.
96. The dull colors of the sunset left her feeling melancholy.
97. The dull ache in her heart reminded her of lost love.
98. The dull routine was broken by a surprise visit from her friend.
99. The dull sound of the thunder echoed in the distance.
100. The dull report was met with little enthusiasm from the team.