hollowness
Translation
hollowness, emptiness, insincerity
Examples
He felt a hollowness in his stomach.
He felt a hollowness in his stomach.
The hollowness of her promises was clear.
The hollowness of her promises was clear.
Grammar Patterns
the hollowness of ((sth.)) the hollowness of (sth.) The hollowness of his words was sad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emptiness, void, vacuity, insincerity; Antonyms: fullness, solidity, sincerity
Etymology
From the adjective 'hollow' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
Memory Tips
It's the state of being 'hollow'. If you feel 'hollow', you are feeling 'hollowness'.