-ness
Old Englishstate, quality
Suffix · means "state, quality"
About the suffix -ness
A native English suffix that forms abstract nouns from adjectives, expressing a state or quality. It is the most productive native noun-forming suffix.
Roots often paired with -ness
Associated Words · 104
illness
A disease or state of poor health
awareness
The state of knowing about or being conscious of something
consciousness
The state of being aware of oneself and one's surroundings
fitness
Physical health and strength; the quality of being suitable
effectiveness
The quality of successfully producing a desired result
willingness
Readiness and eagerness to do something
kindness
The quality of being warm and caring; a kind act
competitiveness
The quality of being eager and able to compete successfully
thickness
The measurement or quality of being thick
usefulness
The quality of being practical and beneficial
tenderness
Gentle warmth and affection; physical soreness or sensitivity
stillness
The state of being calm, quiet, and without movement
uniqueness
The quality of being one of a kind
attractiveness
The quality of being pleasing or appealing
responsiveness
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
freshness
The quality of being fresh or new
selfishness
The quality of caring only about oneself
aggressiveness
The quality of being aggressive or boldly assertive
lightness
The quality of being light in weight or pale in color
strangeness
The quality of being strange or unfamiliar
restlessness
The state of being unable to stay still or feel at ease
assertiveness
The quality of being confidently self-assured
gentleness
The quality of being mild and kind
vastness
The quality of being extremely large or wide in extent