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/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.
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.
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Slang Meanings
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.