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plainness

plain·ness

uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being unmixed with other material

  • “the plainness of vanilla ice cream”
2.
3.

the appearance of being plain and unpretentious

4.

an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful

  • “fine clothes could not conceal the girl”
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Origin

From plain + -ness.

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