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gloominess vs apprehension

apprehension vs gloominess

gloominess and apprehension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloominess Yes No No No
apprehension Yes No No No
As nouns, apprehension is a hypernym of gloominess; that is, apprehension is a word with a broader meaning than gloominess:
  • gloominess: a feeling of melancholy apprehension
  • apprehension: fearful expectation or anticipation
Other hypernyms of gloominess include apprehensiveness, dread, melancholy.
gloominess (noun) apprehension (noun)
the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance. the cognitive condition of someone who understands
a feeling of melancholy apprehension painful expectation
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy fearful expectation or anticipation
Difference between gloominess and apprehension

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