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mournfulness

/ˈmɜːrnfləsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does mournfulness mean?

noun

A state of feeling or showing sorrow, typically for someone who has died. A quality of being mournful.

Example

"The mournfulness of the abandoned church was palpable, a haunting reminder of happier times."

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