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joylessness Synonyms

Another word for joylessness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of lacking happiness, pleasure, or cheerfulness; a condition of bleakness or gloom.

Usage Example

"A sense of pervasive unhappiness settled over the household during the long, bleak winter."

Strongest
unhappiness
cheerlessness
mirthlessness
gloom
Strong
dreariness
bleakness
sadness
dejection
despondency
melancholy

Opposites of joylessness

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

joyfulness
joy
happiness
cheerfulness
gladness
mirth
elation
bliss
See all opposites of joylessness

• Nearby Words

joyfulness
joyless
joylessly
joylessness
joyous
joyously
joyousness

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