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oppressiveness

/əˈprɛs.ɪv.nəs/
op · pres · sive · ness
Adverb:oppressively
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Adjective:oppressive
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oppressiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being harsh, authoritarian, and burdensome to people.

Example

"The historical novel vividly depicted the bleakness and oppressiveness of life under an absolute monarchy."

2

The state of being stifling, uncomfortably hot, or mentally overwhelming (especially of weather or an environment).

Example

"We sought shelter in the shaded courtyard to escape the afternoon heat and the sheer oppressiveness of the humid air."

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• Rhymes for oppressiveness

• Nearby Words

oppression
oppressive
oppressively
oppressiveness
oppressor
opt
optic

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