Hollowness

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑɫoʊˈnɛs/

Hollowness (noun)

  1. The state of being empty inside, with space where solid material should be.
  2. A quality of sound that seems to come from an empty space, often sounding weak or echoing.
  3. A feeling that something has no real meaning, strength, or honesty, even if it looks important.

Examples

  • Her smile showed hollowness, even when she spoke kindly.
  • The room felt cold, with hollowness behind every quiet sound.