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  • past participle of dull.
  • past tense form of dull.

dulled

NOUN
worn-out
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
brightened fresh


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Yet performance has not dulled the appetite for change.

From BBC May 5, 2026

The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.

From Slate May 1, 2026

This constant exposure has dulled the shock of many controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

The gloves are weathered and white, their brightness dulled by the decades, with the brand name “reusch” across the knuckles and a big, plum-colored sun on top.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2026

Ralph jerked his cheek off the earth and looked into the dulled light.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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