downness
- noun
- /ˈdaʊn.nəs/
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tristeza
- Her constant downness made it difficult for her friends to cheer her up.
And I feel absolutely helpless in this state of downness.
- And I feel absolutely helpless in this state of downness.
Examples
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The gloomy weather contributed to a general feeling of downness in the town.
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It sounds as though I'm the opposite of you there—a walk outside usually helps bring the reasons for "downness" (new word) right up to the forefront.
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After losing his job, he fell into a state of downness that affected his motivation.
Synonyms
330
3.7
A deep feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life
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1.0
A feeling of being unhappy
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3.2
A feeling of sadness and low spirits
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1.8
A feeling of sadness or not feeling satisfied with life
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8.3
A strong feeling of sadness and loss of hope after something bad
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4.4
A feeling of mild sadness that has no clear cause
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3.6
A feeling of lost confidence that makes you want to stop trying
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3.4
A feeling of sadness and little hope felt by people or in a place
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3.5
A feeling of being a little sad or down
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8.8
A feeling of deep sadness and no hope
A time when someone feels sad and without energy
A feeling of sadness and little interest in things
A feeling of being sad and having little hope
A feeling of sadness and low energy
A quiet feeling of sadness and low spirits
A feeling of gloom and sadness that lowers your mood
A feeling of sadness and no hope
A feeling of being discouraged and without much hope
A feeling of losing hope and confidence
A deep sadness that nothing can comfort
A deep feeling of sadness about a loss
Antonyms
How Sad
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word downness comes from the common word down, which means 'low' or 'below'. So, when someone feels downness their mood is low or sad.