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mournfulness

/ˈmɔːrn.fəl.nəs/
mourn · ful · ness
Adverb:mournfully
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Adjective:mournful
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• noun

1

The state or quality of feeling or expressing deep sorrow, grief, or regret.

Example

"The quiet mournfulness of the cello solo moved many listeners in the concert hall to tears."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "mournful" and the suffix "-ness," ultimately tracing back to the Old English verb "murnan," meaning to grieve, lament, or be anxious.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mournfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mournfulness
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