unjoyfulness

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ joyfulness or unjoyful +‎ -ness.

Noun

unjoyfulness (uncountable)

1. The state, quality, or condition of being unjoyful.
   • 1908, Ernest James Oldmeadow, Great Musicians - Page 121:

     After their onslaughts on Gabrieli and Merullo for the unjoyfulness of their wedding music at Venice, no doubt the academicians felt bound to give Euridice a happy ending.

Synonyms

• unblissfulness