Definition

The state of being empty or unoccupied.

Example

The vacantness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a sense of vacantness after finishing a big project?

Totally! It’s like there’s this emptiness once it’s over.

Yeah, it’s strange how we can feel so empty after achieving something.

Right? Maybe we just need to find the next thing to fill that space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacantness → It is formed from "vacare" (meaning to be empty or free) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "vacantness" refers to the state of being empty or unoccupied.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vacare' meaning to be empty, and remember that 'vacantness' describes the quality of being empty or unoccupied.

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