worldliness

noun

world·​li·​ness

-dlēnə̇s, 

-lin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being worldly : a disposition or tendency to emphasize the things of the world rather than those of the spirit : devotion to or love of worldly affairs usually accompanied by neglect of religious duties or spiritual needs

Word History

Etymology

Middle English worldlynesse, from worldly + -nesse -ness

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