hollowness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
  2. noun the property of having a sunken area
  3. noun the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical

Etymology

From hollow + -ness.

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