emptiness

/ɛmˈpɪnɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or condition of being empty, devoid of content, meaning, or purpose; a sense of desolation or void.

“She felt a deep sense of emptiness after losing her job and moving to a new city.”

2. noun

the quality of lacking a distinct or coherent identity or purpose.

“The artist’s work was criticized for its emptiness and lack of meaningful content.”

3. noun

the state of being devoid of spiritual or philosophical significance or meaning.

“The tourists felt a sense of emptiness while exploring the abandoned temple, searching for something profound but finding only ruins.”

4. adjective

lacking in content, meaning, or purpose.

“The emptiness of the abandoned house was eerie and unsettling.”

5. noun

a feeling of sadness or desolation.

“She felt a deep emptiness after breaking up with her boyfriend.”

Synonyms

  • desolation
  • vacuity
  • voidness

Antonyms

  • fullness
  • plenitude
  • significance