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Definition of bareness

bareness

/ˈbɛr.nəs/
bare · ness
Adverb:barely
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Adjective:bare
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bareness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being uncovered, unclothed, or exposed.

Example

"In winter, the bareness of the deciduous trees revealed the old stone wall behind the orchard."

2

A lack of furniture, decoration, vegetation, or ordinary contents; stark emptiness or austerity.

Example

"The stark bareness of the newly rented apartment made our footsteps echo across the floorboards."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bareness' (one 'r', the state of being uncovered or unadorned) with 'barrenness' (two 'r's, infertility or the inability of land or organisms to produce offspring or vegetation).

• Rhymes for bareness

• Nearby Words

bareknuckled
barelegged
barely
bareness
barf
barfly
barfy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English bærnes ('nakedness'), formed from the adjective bær ('bare, uncovered') and the noun-forming suffix -nes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bareness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bareness
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