Need another word for Hollowness? Use these synonyms of Hollowness from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
emptiness
voidness
desolation
barrenness
bleakness
aridity
sterility
vacuity
insubstantiality
unsubstantiality
weakness
frailty
hollowness
superficiality
shallowness
vapidity
flatness
dullness
lifelessness
spiritlessness
joylessness
cheerlessness
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
despair
hopelessness
desperation
despondency
gloominess
somberness
mournfulness
sorrowfulness
bleakness
darkness
dimness
emptiness
hollowness
insipidity
tastelessness
odorlessness
colorlessness
flavorlessness
scentlessness
Meaning of Hollowness
The primary meaning of the word "hollowness" is a feeling of emptiness or lack of substance.
Definitions
- A feeling of emptiness or lack of substance
- * A lack of sincerity or seriousness in something, such as a statement or a relationship
- * A physical emptiness or cavity, especially in a solid object
Etymology of Hollowness
The word "hollowness" originates from the Old English word "holl", meaning "hollow", and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a physical or emotional emptiness
Example Uses
- The hollowness of her words was evident in her lack of conviction
- * The hollowness of the tree trunk made it a perfect home for the birds
- * The hollowness of his eyes reflected the sadness in his heart
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fullness
solidity
richness
depth
substance
sincerity
genuineness
authenticity
truthfulness
seriousness
solemnity
joyfulness
cheerfulness
happiness
optimism
hopefulness
fulfillment
satisfaction
completeness
wholesomeness
integrity
soundness
validity
legitimacy
reality
actuality
actualness