(of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain

a blank wall

the screen went blank

showing a lack of comprehension or reaction

we were met by blank looks

complete; absolute (used emphatically with negative force)

he was met with a blank refusal to discuss the issue

used euphemistically in place of an adjective regarded as obscene, profane, or abusive

show the miserable blank-blank Englishman how to fight this war