joylessness

a deep sense of joylessness settled over the town during the long winter months.

the joylessness in her eyes revealed years of unspoken disappointment.

profound joylessness pervaded the once-celebratory atmosphere of the festival.

he struggled with a persistent joylessness that no success could overcome.

the painting captured the winter joylessness of the gray landscape.

many young people today experience a surprising emotional joylessness despite their advantages.

complete joylessness had replaced the family's former warmth and laughter.

the underlying joylessness in his music touched listeners deeply.

seasonal joylessness often accompanies the darker months of the year.

she described her personal joylessness as a gray curtain descending on her life.

a wave of joylessness spread through the office after the layoff announcements.

the philosopher wrote extensively about modern existential joylessness and its causes.

his joylessness was palpable, making others uncomfortable in his presence.

the unexpected joylessness of the holiday season surprised everyone.