Definition

The state of not feeling happy or joyful; a feeling of sadness or emptiness.

Example

After the loss of her pet, she was filled with joylessness for weeks.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much joylessness there is in some people lately?

Yeah, it feels like everyone is just going through the motions.

It's such a shame because life can be so much brighter.

Totally! We need to find ways to bring back the joy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Joylessness → It is formed from "joy" (from Old French *joie*, meaning happiness or delight) and "-lessness" (meaning without). The word "joylessness" means the state of being without joy or happiness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'joy' as happiness and '-lessness' meaning without — so joylessness is the absence of happiness.

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