1. the quality or state of lacking color; absence of color or hue
2. the quality of being dull, bland, or lacking interest or character
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The colorlessness of the winter sky made the day feel gloomy.
• Her writing suffered from a certain colorlessness that failed to engage readers.
• The patient's skin had an unusual colorlessness that concerned the doctor.
• The committee's report was criticized for its colorlessness and lack of bold recommendations.
• After the accident, the colorlessness of his face alarmed everyone in the room.
• The novel's protagonist was criticized for his colorlessness as a character.