1. plural of deadness; the quality or state of being dead, lifeless, or lacking vitality
Usage: usually uncountable in singular form; plural used when referring to multiple instances or types of deadness
2. plural of deadness; lack of emotional responsiveness, enthusiasm, or energy
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The deadnesses of winter affected many people's moods.
• She felt the deadnesses in his voice when he spoke about the project.
• The deadnesses of the landscape after the fire were striking.
• Multiple deadnesses in the electrical circuits caused the system to fail.
• The deadnesses of the performance disappointed the audience.