The quality or state of being desolate; the feeling of emptiness, abandonment, and profound loneliness.
From 'desolate' (adjective) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. This creates an abstract noun capturing the essence of desolation as a condition or feeling.
The 'desolateness' of a place isn't just about being empty—it's the emotional atmosphere that empty places create, like how an abandoned house feels sadder than a closed store.
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