Definition of PENSIVENESS

pensiveness

Meanings

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From pensive + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 16

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

pensiveness is a valid Words With Friends word