hollowness
/ˈhɑloʊnəs/
noun
- The state of being empty inside, with no solid material.
- The hollowness of the old tree trunk made it a perfect home for squirrels.
- He tapped on the wall and heard a hollowness that suggested there was a secret room behind it.
- The hollowness of the chocolate Easter bunny surprised the child when she bit into it.
- A feeling of emptiness, sadness, or lack of meaning.
- The hollowness of his victory became clear when no one was there to celebrate with him.
- She tried to fill the hollowness in her life with shopping, but it never worked.
- After her best friend moved away, she felt a deep hollowness inside.
- The quality of being insincere or lacking real substance.
- The politician's promises had a hollowness that voters could easily see through.
- The hollowness of their praise made her feel worse, not better.
- He spoke with such hollowness that no one believed his apology.