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Gloominess: meaning, definitions and examples

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gloominess

 

[ ˈɡluːmɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of sadness

Gloominess is the state of being dark, depressing, or gloomy. It refers to a feeling of sadness or melancholy that pervades the atmosphere. Gloominess can be characterized by a lack of light or cheerful brightness.

Synonyms

depression, melancholy, sadness

Examples of usage

  • The gloominess of the weather matched my mood.
  • Her face was clouded with gloominess.
  • The gloominess of the room made it hard to find joy.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of hope

Gloominess can also refer to a lack of hope or optimism. It is the feeling of being stuck in a situation with no foreseeable positive outcome. Gloominess in this context can lead to despair and a sense of helplessness.

Synonyms

despair, hopelessness, pessimism

Examples of usage

  • The gloominess of the economic forecast dampened spirits.
  • His gloominess about the future was palpable.
  • The political climate was marked by a sense of gloominess.

Translations

Translations of the word "gloominess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melancolia

🇮🇳 उदासी

🇩🇪 Trübsinn

🇮🇩 kesuraman

🇺🇦 похмурість

🇵🇱 ponurość

🇯🇵 憂鬱

🇫🇷 mélancolie

🇪🇸 melancolía

🇹🇷 kasvet

🇰🇷 우울함

🇸🇦 الكآبة

🇨🇿 sklíčenost

🇸🇰 ponurosť

🇨🇳 忧郁

🇸🇮 mračnost

🇮🇸 þunglyndi

🇰🇿 мұң

🇬🇪 სევდა

🇦🇿 kədər

🇲🇽 melancolía

Word origin

The word 'gloominess' originated from the Middle English term 'glomie', which means 'dark, cloudy'. It has been used since the 16th century to describe a state of darkness, depression, or lack of hope. Over the years, 'gloominess' has come to symbolize a feeling of sadness or melancholy that pervades a situation or atmosphere.

See also: gloom, gloomily, gloomy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,888, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.