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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

plaintiveness

/plɛɪntɪvˈnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does plaintiveness mean?

noun

The quality of being plaintive; a feeling of sadness or complaint. A mournful or complaining sound.

Example

"The plaintiveness of the song's melody evoked a sense of longing in the listener."

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