Wanness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being wan; pallor. uncountable, usually

    "[…] the faint contours of grey clouds and the wannesses and darknesses of a rainy heaven, reflecting also on the faces of the men. All of us look a little strained, a little tired."

  2. 2
    unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) wordnet

Synonyms

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achromasiaanemiadimnessdullnesseerinessfairness

Example

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"She noted the wanness of his face."

Etymology

From wan + -ness.

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