bleakness

From bleak +‎ -ness.

bleakness (usually uncountable, plural bleaknesses)

1. The characteristic of being bleak.

   Synonym: (Scotland) dreich

   • 2022 November 2, Paul Bigland, “New trains, old trains, and splendid scenery”, in RAIL, number 969, page 57:

     And there are few better ways to enjoy the rugged bleakness of the fells than from a nice warm train, especially when the weather's constantly changing as the day slips away.