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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or condition of being gloomy. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness wordnet
3. 3
   The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance. wordnet
4. 4
   a feeling of melancholy apprehension wordnet
5. 5
   an atmosphere of depression and melancholy wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gloombleaknesscynicismdarkdarknessdefeatism

Etymology

From gloomy + -ness.

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