Meaning & Definition of word "Emptiness"
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Emptiness
/ˈɛmptɪnəs/
noun:
- 1. the state of containing nothing; void.
- Example: She felt a profound emptiness after her friends moved away.
- 2. a lack of meaning or significance.
- Example: The emptiness of his existence began to weigh heavily on him.
- 3. a feeling of loneliness or emptiness inside.
- Example: Despite being surrounded by people, he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness.
- 4. a gap or void in physical space.
- Example: The emptiness of the vast desert was both awe-inspiring and intimidating.
Etymology
Middle English 'emptinesse', from Old English 'æmtig', meaning 'empty'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emptiness syndrome:
A condition in which a parent experiences feelings of loss when their children leave home.
existential emptiness:
A philosophical state where an individual feels a lack of meaning in life.
the emptiness inside:
A common metaphor for a deep sense of unfulfillment or loss.
Related Words
vacuum:
A space entirely devoid of matter.
desolation:
A state of complete emptiness or destruction.
nihilism:
The belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.
Slang Meanings of emptiness
Meaning: The feeling of being bored or uninterested.
Example Sentence: I’m feeling empty after binge-watching that series for days.
Meaning: A state of emotional numbness.
Example Sentence: After the breakup, he just felt emptiness, like nothing mattered anymore.