Benightedness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being benighted. uncountable

    "Although it falls under the rubric of “Masterpiece Classic” (as opposed to the Contemporary or Mystery divisions), it holds no interest in shifting any impressions of benightedness."

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barbarismblind spotblindingcataractdarkdarkness

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"Although it falls under the rubric of “Masterpiece Classic” (as opposed to the Contemporary or Mystery divisions), it holds no interest in shifting any impressions of benightedness."

Etymology

From benighted + -ness.

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