waterlessness vs dryness

waterlessness and dryness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
waterlessness	Yes	No	No	No
dryness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, waterlessness and dryness are synonyms defined as:

waterlessness and dryness: the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

Other synonyms of waterlessness include xerotes.

waterlessness (noun)	dryness (noun)
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)	objectivity and detachment
	moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
	the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)