suffix forming nouns from adjectives, expressing: 1 state or condition, or an instance of this (bitterness; conceitedness; happiness; a kindness). 2 something in a certain state (wilderness). [OE -nes, - ness f. Gmc]
-NESS
Meaning of -NESS in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012