jejuneness

/ˈdʒeɪˌdʒuːnɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being lean, gaunt, or emaciated.

“Her jejuneness was a testament to the harsh conditions of the concentration camp.”

2. noun

A lack of substance or richness.

“The novel’s themes of jejuneness and emptiness left readers feeling underwhelmed.”

Synonyms

  • emaciation
  • gauntness

Antonyms

  • plumpness
  • robustness