Definition of PENSIVENESS

pensiveness

Noun

  • persistent morbid meditation on a problem
  • deep serious thoughtfulness
  • A thoughtful or reflective state, especially if sad or melancholic.

Examples

  • We left quietly so as not to disturb the widow's pensiveness.

Origin / Etymology

From pensive + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 16

pensiveness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pensiveness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pensiveness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

pensiveness: valid Words With Friends Word