fallenness

/ˈfɔːlnəs/ or /ˈfɒlənɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being fallen or having fallen; a state of spiritual or moral decline.

“The fallenness of the city’s infrastructure was a major concern for the local government.”

2. noun

The state of having fallen or been brought low, often in a spiritual or moral sense.

“The sense of fallenness that pervaded the community was a direct result of the economic downturn.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • degradation

Antonyms

  • ascension
  • elevation