Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emptiness
noun
/ˈɛmptɪnəs/
Definition
The state of being empty; a feeling of absence or void.
Examples
- After moving to a new city, she felt a profound sense of emptiness.
- The room was filled with an unsettling emptiness once the furniture was removed.
- His life felt like a constant battle against the emptiness inside.
Meaning
Emptiness can refer to a physical space with nothing in it or an emotional state where one feels devoid of hope or connection.
Synonyms
- void
- gap
- vacuum
- nothingness
- deprivation
