hollowness (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːloʊnəs/
Definition
The state of being empty, without substance, or lacking meaning or purpose.
Examples
He felt a hollowness in his chest after hearing the bad news.
Despite her success, she experienced a profound hollowness in her life.
The politician's promises were revealed to be full of hollowness.
How to Use hollowness
- hollowness in (prepositional phrase)
- An empty or meaningless feeling located in a specific part of the body or life. — "She felt a hollowness in her heart that nothing could fill."
- hollowness of (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being empty or lacking substance in a particular thing or situation. — "The hollowness of his arguments became apparent during the debate."
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