lornness

/ˈlɔrnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being forlorn or desolate; a feeling of sadness and loss.

“The abandoned village was a picture of lornness, with its crumbling houses and overgrown gardens.”

Synonyms

  • desolation
  • forlornness

Antonyms

  • happiness
  • joyfulness