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Another word for dolefulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being mournful, sorrowful, or filled with grief; a gloomy sadness.

Usage Example

"A sense of quiet mournfulness settled over the room as the family packed away their late grandfather's belongings."

Strongest
mournfulness
sorrowfulness
woefulness
Strong
melancholy
sadness
gloominess
lugubriousness
forlornness
despondency
dejection

Opposites of dolefulness

The opposite of dolefulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joyfulness
cheerfulness
gladness
lightheartedness
mirth
glee
joviality
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• Nearby Words

dole
doleful
dolefully
dolefulness
doll
dollar
dollarbird

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dolefulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dolefulness
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