Definition of bareness

barenessnoun

sự trần trụi

/ˈbeənəs//ˈbernəs/

The word "bareness" has its roots in Old English, around the 5th century. It is derived from the prefix "bare-" which means "naked" or "uncovered", and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality. The term initially referred to the state of being bare or uncovered, both physically and metaphorically. In Middle English (circa 11th to 15th centuries), "bareness" took on additional meanings, such as the quality of being void of something (e.g., "bareness of winter"), or the lack of something (e.g., "bareness of hope"). The word has since continued to evolve, with its modern usage encompassing a range of meanings, including the state of being empty or devoid of something, as well as the aesthetic quality of minimalism or simplicity. Throughout its linguistic history, "bareness" has retained its core connotation of exposure or lack, often carrying positive connotations of purity, simplicity, or vulnerability. Today, the word remains a vital part of the English language, used in various contexts to convey a sense of emptiness, elegance, or profundity.

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type danh từ
meaningsự trần trụi, sự trần truồng, sự trơ trụi
meaningsự thiếu thốn, tình trạng nghèo xác nghèo xơ
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the fact of not being covered with or protected by anything

thực tế là không được che phủ hoặc bảo vệ bởi bất cứ thứ gì

Example:
  • the rugged bareness of the land

    sự cằn cỗi thô sơ của vùng đất

the fact of being very simple and basic, without many contents, decorations, etc.

thực tế là rất đơn giản và cơ bản, không có nhiều nội dung, đồ trang trí, v.v.

Example:
  • the bareness of the courtroom, with its white walls and simple tables

    sự trống trải của phòng xử án, với những bức tường trắng và những chiếc bàn đơn giản