The Suffix -ness: The Suffix -ness, Part 1

Learn this list of words with the suffix -ness meaning "the state of."
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  1. happiness
    state of well-being characterized by contentment and joy
  2. weakness
    a flaw
  3. consciousness
    an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself
  4. tenderness
    warm compassionate feelings
  5. righteousness
    the quality of adhering to moral principles
  6. eagerness
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  7. readiness
    the state of being ready for something
  8. likeness
    similarity in appearance or nature between persons or things
  9. wilderness
    a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
  10. stillness
    tranquil silence
  11. forgiveness
    the act of excusing a mistake or offense
  12. earnestness
    the trait of being serious or sincere
  13. loneliness
    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
  14. weariness
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  15. idleness
    the trait of being inactive or lazy
Created on Tue Mar 10 18:44:14 EDT 2026 (updated Tue Mar 10 18:52:41 EDT 2026)

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