benightedness

noun

benightedness

noun

Etymology From benighted + -ness.

1

The quality of being benighted.

Although it falls under the rubric of “Masterpiece Classic” (as opposed to the Contemporary or Mystery divisions), it holds no interest in shifting any impressions of benightedness.2008 May 2, Ginia Bellafante, “Spinsterhood Is Powerful (Until a Catch Shows Up)”, in New York Times:

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