English Explanatory Dictionary

downness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The property of being a down quark.
  2. The quality or state of being physically down.
  3. Lowness of pitch or tone.
  4. The quality or state of being low in a social hierarchy; lowliness.
  5. The state of having a low or disparaging mood; a feeling of depression, helplessness, or dislike.

Word forms

downness

Etymology

From down + -ness.

Related words

up-and-downness
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