dulled

Definitions of dulled
  1. adjective
    made dull or blunt
    synonyms: blunted
    dull
    not having a sharp edge or point
  2. adjective
    having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
    “the mind of the audience is becoming dulled”
    synonyms: benumbed
    unabsorbed, uninterested
    not having or showing a sense of concern or curiosity
  3. adjective
    deprived of color
    “colors dulled by too much sun”
    synonyms: greyed
    colorless, colourless
    weak in color; not colorful
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