| Noun | 1. | subduedness - the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity dullness - a lack of visual brightness; "the brightness of the orange sky was reflected in the dullness of the orange sea" |
| 2. | subduedness - a disposition to be patient and long suffering humility, humbleness - a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue" spinelessness - the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition |