What does setness mean?
Setness means The quality or state of being set; formality; obstinacy..
Setness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality or state of being set; formality; obstinacy..
Example Sentences
the starched setness of a sententious writer
They who had shrugged their shoulders at her little peculiarities and setnesses […] acknowledged that now she was the exact person that was wanted.
Synonyms for setness
Antonyms for setness
Related Words
Word Forms
- setnesses
Usage Notes
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How do you use setness in a sentence?
the starched setness of a sententious writer
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