emptiness
word
Definition
A feeling or state where there is nothing inside, either physically (an empty space) or emotionally (a sense of loneliness or lack of purpose).
Usage & Nuances
Used for both physical and emotional contexts. 'A feeling of emptiness' is common for emotional states. Formal or literary tone; rarely used in casual speech for physical emptiness—'empty' is more common.
Example Sentences
The emptiness of the room made it feel cold.
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After the festival, there was a strange emptiness in the park.
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Sometimes, people feel emptiness even when they are not alone.
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Most people experience emptiness at some point in their lives, especially after a major change.
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He couldn’t shake the emptiness he felt after losing his job.
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There was a deep emptiness inside her that nothing seemed to fill.
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