unjoyfulness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From un- +‎ joyfulness or unjoyful +‎ -ness.

Noun[edit]

unjoyfulness (uncountable)

  1. The state, quality, or condition of being unjoyful.
    • 1908, Ernest James Oldmeadow, Great Musicians - Page 121:
      After their onslaughts on Gabrieli and Merullo for the unjoyfulness of their wedding music at Venice, no doubt the academicians felt bound to give Euridice a happy ending.

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