Facetiousness and Sadness

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Facetiousness noun - A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.

Usage example: underage drinking is a serious problem and not a matter for facetiousness and lame jokes

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Sadness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Facetiousness is an antonym for sadness.

Nearby Words: sad, sadly

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Sadness and Facetiousness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/facetiousness/sadness

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