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A space entirely devoid of matter
“His eyes contain a knowledgeable stare and, despite the blankness of the space behind him, window-like shapes are reflected in his eyes, perhaps alluding to the window of the soul.”
A lack of emotion or care in one's expression
“The problems expressed appeared irrelevant to Xenia, and she had listened with a blankness that Naomi did not notice.”
A vacuousness in one's expression or state of mind
“John stared with a blankness born of discomfiture.”
A state of bewilderment or incomprehension
“Blankness and bewilderment are the main emotions portrayed, and the whole takes place in slow-motion, as though shock has crystallized even action.”
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Characterized by a lack of emotion or expressiveness
A lapse or absence of memory
An instance of not thinking clearly, or not being able to think clearly
Lack of comprehension or understanding
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