ness

/nɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

a property or quality attributed to a thing or person

“The smallness of the room made it uncomfortable to stay in.”

2. noun

a state or condition of being

“The happiness of the couple was evident in their smiles.”

3. noun

a condition or situation

“The coldness of the weather made it hard to go outside.”

4. noun

a quality or characteristic

“The kindness of the strangers was a surprise.”

5. noun

a state or feeling

“The sadness of the character in the movie was touching.”

6. noun

a condition or quality

“The darkness of the room made it hard to see.”

7. noun

a quality or property

“The softness of the pillow made it comfortable to sleep.”

8. noun

a state or condition of existence

“The existence of life on other planets is still a topic of debate.”

9. noun

a quality or characteristic of something

“The beauty of the painting is breathtaking.”

10. noun

a state or feeling of being

“The happiness of the crowd was palpable.”

11. noun

a condition or situation of being

“The poverty of the community was a pressing issue.”

12. noun

a state or condition of existence or being

“The existence of the company is threatened by financial difficulties.”

13. noun

a quality or characteristic of something or someone

“The kindness of the teacher made a positive impact on the students.”

14. adjective

having a particular quality or characteristic

“The goodness of the food made it a popular choice.”

15. noun

a state or condition of being or existence

“The existence of life on Earth is a fundamental aspect of human understanding.”

16. noun

a quality or characteristic of something or someone

“The beauty of the sunset was a sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • attribute
  • character
  • feature
  • property
  • quality

Antonyms

  • absence
  • emptiness
  • lack