-ness — state, quality, condition of being (affix)
-ness
state, quality, condition of being
Used in (6)
happiness
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/ˈhæpinɪs/
The feeling of being happy; joy.
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darkness
B1
/ˈdɑɹknɪs/
The state of having little or no light.
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illness
B1
/ˈɪl.nəs/
The state of being sick or in bad health.
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weakness
B1
/ˈwik.nɪs/
The state of not being physically or mentally strong.
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kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
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sadness
B1
/ˈsædnəs/
The feeling of being unhappy.
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