"aghastness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From aghast + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|aghast|ness}} aghast + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aghastness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being aghast. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-aghastness-en-noun-NS5~jyui Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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