diffuseness

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But the play’s episodic structure creates diffuseness, certain plot twists are strained, some psychological epiphanies are too tidy, and the narrative treads an uneasy tightrope between realism and symbolism.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2020

Given TV’s diffuseness, “best” is a tough claim to make, and the award show is at its best when it seeks to mark a cultural moment.

From Time • Sep. 12, 2017

The diffuseness of Dark Tongues is of a piece with the rest of Heller-Roazen’s work.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2013

“All the Rage” doesn’t have the natural emotional arc provided by the personal history of “The Tricky Part”; in its diffuseness it is less dramatically satisfying.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2013

He addressed himself to Miss Bennet, with a polite congratulation; Mr. Hurst also made her a slight bow, and said he was “very glad;” but diffuseness and warmth remained for Bingley’s salutation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen