noun as in strong fondness

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sullenness, gloominess, slackness

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Example:His sullenness is a reflection of his deep-seated resentment.

Definition:A state of being stubbornly and badly tempered; a sulky or ill-humored condition.

From sullenness

Example:The director's gloominess was palpable as the film's closing scene approached.

Definition:A state of being in a gloomy and unhappy mood; gloom; melancholy.

From gloominess

Example:The engine's slackness became apparent as we ascended the mountains.

Definition:A state of being lazy; lack of effort, initiative, or urgency.

From slackness