emptiness

An emptiness is a feeling of lacking things or someone around.

When people talk about an emptiness, they often mean that something is missing from their life. It could be a person, a place, or even a specific experience that makes them feel like there's a gap in their daily routine. For example, if someone moves away and you're left to fill the space where your friend used to sit on the couch, you might feel an emptiness at home. If you've been traveling for a while and return to your usual spot only to find it quiet and still, you might notice an emptiness too. Sometimes, people even talk about feeling an emptiness after achieving something they worked hard for – like finishing college or getting a promotion – because the sense of purpose that came with working towards a goal is suddenly missing.