bəˈnælnəs

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being banal; the condition of being dull and uninteresting.

“The banalness of the TV show’s repetitive plot made it unwatchable after a few episodes.”

2. noun

The state of being unoriginal or lacking in creativity.

“The artist’s lack of inspiration was a reflection of the banalness of the project’s theme.”