jejuneness

Noun
Synonyms: callownessjuvenilityjejunitytamenessvapidityvapidness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. lacking and evidencing lack of experience of lifeSynonyms: callownessjuvenility
  2. the quality of being vapid and unsophisticatedSynonyms: jejunitytamenessvapidityvapidness
  3. quality of lacking nutritive valueSynonyms: jejunity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Jejune \Je*june"\, a. [L. jejunus fasting, hungry, dry, barren, scanty; of unknown origin.] [1913 Webster]

1.Lacking matter; empty; void of substance. [1913 Webster]

2.Void of interest; barren; meager; dry; as, a jejune narrative.

3.Juvenile; childish; immature. [PJC]

4.Lacking nutritional value. [PJC] - Je*june"ly, adv. -- Je*june"ness, n. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

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