blank
1 of 3adjective/blæŋk/
Forms:blanker,blankest
1
not having any writing, drawing, or other visible content, often appearing empty or plain
- The blank sheet of paper stared back at him, waiting to be filled with words.
- The canvas was blank, awaiting the artist's inspiration to create.
- The diary page remained blank, waiting for her to record her thoughts and experiences.
- The whiteboard was wiped clean, leaving it blank for the next set of notes.
- The computer screen showed a blank document, ready for typing.
2
done or stated in a manner that is thorough, total, or without any reservations
- She received a blank refusal to her request for an extension on the project.
- His blank denial of any wrongdoing left his colleagues skeptical.
- The manager issued a blank rejection of the proposal without further explanation.
- There was a blank agreement among the team to avoid discussing the topic.
- The witness gave a blank dismissal of the accusations against him.
3
lacking understanding or awareness
- She looked at him with a blank expression, not grasping what he had just said.
- His blank stare indicated he didn’t understand the complex instructions.
- After the complicated explanation, her response was a blank nod.
- The student had a blank look on his face during the difficult exam.
- I was so nervous, my mind went blank.
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4
(of a tape or medium) not been recorded on, remaining empty and available for new content
- She bought a pack of blank cassettes to record her favorite songs.
- The studio provided blank DVDs for the filmmakers to use.
- He filled the blank tape with his latest music compositions.
- The blank video cassettes sat on the shelf, waiting to be used.
- She discovered an old box of blank discs from years ago.