nakedness n. + Add to list UK //nˈeɪkɪdnəs// naked·ness SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms barenessbleaknessdesolationnudenessnudityopenness Antonyms closenessOriginOEnacodnes→MEnakednesse→ENnakedness From Middle English nakednesse, from Old English nacodnes (“nakedness”); equivalent to naked + -ness.