1. The quality or state of being mournful; deep sadness or sorrow, especially as expressed through appearance, tone, or behavior.
Usage: Plural form of mournfulness; Abstract noun; typically used in formal or literary contexts

Examples

• The mournfulnesses in her voice made it clear she was deeply grieving.
• The painting captured various mournfulnesses through its dark colors and somber figures.
• He spoke with such mournfulness that everyone in the room felt the weight of his loss.
• The funeral service was filled with mournfulness and quiet reflection.
• The mournfulness of the music reflected the composer's emotional state during that period.