Desolation and Dolefulness

Desolation

Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his desolation after his twin brother died was incurable

Dolefulness and desolation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dolefulness" instead a noun "Desolation".

Dolefulness

Dolefulness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: with the resigned dolefulness of an athlete who knows his playing days are over, he cleared out his locker for the last time

Desolation and dolefulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolation" instead a noun "Dolefulness".
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