staleness
noun/ˈsteɪlnəs/
/ˈsteɪlnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of not being fresh and tasting or smelling unpleasant
- Herb mixtures can help to eliminate mustiness and staleness.
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- the fact that something has been said or done too many times before and is no longer interesting or exciting
- She needed something to break the staleness of her routine.
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