Gladness and Joylessness

Opposite meaning words

Gladness noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Usage example: felt nothing but gladness at seeing her best friend beat her out for the award

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Joylessness is an antonym for gladness.

Nearby Words: glad, gladly

Joylessness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: the inescapable joylessness that marred Yuletide celebrations during the war years

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Gladness is an antonym for joylessness in sorrow topic.

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