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1) dullness (on metal) because the brightness has gone; to lessen the quality of (a person's reputation) (tarnish)

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apathy

the state of having no wish to act and no enthusiasm

uncaring attitude, lack of interest

coma

in an unnatural deep sleep because of injury or illness

deep unconsciousness

depression

the state of being depressed; a hollow place in the surface of something, especially the ground

low spirits; despair

doldrums

to be sad, depressed

depression

fatigue

the condition of being very tired

tiredness

gloom

semi-darkness

melancholy, depression

hibernation

suspension of consciousness

suspension of consciousness

hypnosis

(an artificially produced) state like deep sleep in which a person's acts may be controlled by another person

daze, unconsciousness

immobility

the state of being immobile

disinclination to move; lifelessness

inertia

the property of matter by which it remains in a state of rest or, if it is in motion, continues in the same direction and in a straight line unless it is acted on by an external force

disinclination to move; lifelessness

languor

the (cause of) loss of energy, health and happiness

lethargy

lethargy

the state, feeling, of being tired, lacking interest

laziness, sluggishness

monotony

the state of being monotonous

boredom; sameness

paralysis

the loss of feeling or power to move in any or every part of the body

disinclination to move; lifelessness

sleep

the condition of the body and mind at rest in which the eyes are closed and the muscles, nervous system etc are relaxed

suspension of consciousness

stupor

an almost unconscious condition caused by shock, drugs, drink etc

daze, unconsciousness

DULLNESS as in Wiktionary
DULLNESS as in Wikipedia