English · Emotions & Feelings
emptiness
/ˈemp.ti.nəs/
[/ˈemp.ti.nəs/]
feeling of void
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of having no purpose, meaning, or emotional fulfilment.
Example
After the long project ended, a strange emptiness replaced the months of constant busy purpose.
After the long project ended, a strange emptiness replaced the months of constant busy purpose.
Etymology
From 'empty' (Old English 'æmettig', at leisure, vacant) plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes hollow lack of meaning or feeling, as well as physical vacancy.