Emptiness

/ˈɛmptɪnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of containing nothing; void.

She felt a profound emptiness after her friends moved away.

a lack of meaning or significance.

The emptiness of his existence began to weigh heavily on him.

a feeling of loneliness or emptiness inside.

Despite being surrounded by people, he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness.

a gap or void in physical space.

The emptiness of the vast desert was both awe-inspiring and intimidating.

Middle English 'emptinesse', from Old English 'æmtig', meaning 'empty'.

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.

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.

The feeling of being bored or uninterested.

I’m feeling empty after binge-watching that series for days.

A state of emotional numbness.

After the breakup, he just felt emptiness, like nothing mattered anymore.