woebegoneness

/ˈwoʊbɪˌɡɔnnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being woebegone; deep sadness or misery.
    • There was a palpable woebegoneness in the room after the announcement.
    • His woebegoneness was so intense that he couldn't even speak.
    • The woebegoneness of the refugees moved everyone to tears.
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