Oppressiveness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Unwelcome burdensome difficulty.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A feeling of being oppressed.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The heavy atmosphere of the abandoned house weighed on her, filling her with a sense of oppressiveness that made her skin crawl.
- The crowds in the city square made him feel claustrophobic, and the oppressiveness of the situation made him long for open spaces.
- The weight of her responsibilities had been building up for months, and the oppressiveness of her situation was starting to take a toll on her mental health.
- The students felt a sense of oppressiveness in the strict boarding school, where every move was monitored and every decision was made for them.
- The gray skies and pouring rain added to the oppressiveness of the day, making her feel trapped and restless.