hollowness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la propriété d'être creux : espace vide physique à l'intérieur d'un objet, surface concave ou, au sens figuré, absence de sincérité, de vérité ou de profondeur.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being hollow, which can describe a physical empty space within an object, a sunken surface, or figuratively, a lack of sincerity, truthfulness, or depth.

indénombrable

1. Empty interiorB2formal

   The state of having an empty space inside; not solid.

   creux

   • The hollowness of the tree trunk made it a perfect home for birds.
   • He tapped the wall and was surprised by its hollowness.
   • The hollowness of the statue meant it was lighter than it looked.

   Synonymesemptinessvacuityvoid

   Antonymesdensityfullnesssolidity

2. Sunken appearanceB2formal

   The property of having a sunken or concave area on a surface.

   Creux, enfoncement

   • The hollowness of her cheeks was a sign of illness.
   • The hollowness in the ground was filled with rainwater.
   • He noticed a slight hollowness in the center of the old coin.

   Synonymesconcavitydentdepressiondintindentation

   Antonymesbulgeconvexityfullness

3. Insincerity or emptinessC1formal

   The quality of lacking sincerity, truthfulness, or substance; being deceitful or hypocritical.

   Caractère creux, fausseté

   • The hollowness of his apology was obvious to everyone.
   • She could sense the hollowness behind his flattering words.
   • The politician's promises had a ring of hollowness to them.

   Synonymesdeceitfulnessfalsenesshypocrisyinsincerityshallownessvacuity

   Antonymesgenuinenesshonestysinceritysubstancetruthfulness