loneliness
word
/ˈɫoʊnɫinəs/
LOHN-lee-nus
/lˈəʊnlinəs/
LOHN-lee-nus
Definition
The feeling of being alone or isolated, often with sadness because you want more social connection.
Usage & Nuances
"Loneliness" describes an emotional state, not just being physically alone. It can be temporary or prolonged. Don’t confuse with "solitude," which can be positive. Common: "feel loneliness," "struggle with loneliness;" rare: "a loneliness" (uncountable).
Spanish: soledadPortuguese (BR): solidãoPortuguese (PT): solidãoChinese (Simplified): 孤独Chinese (Traditional): 孤獨Hindi: अकेलापनArabic: الوَحدةBengali: একাকীত্বRussian: одиночествоJapanese: 孤独Vietnamese: sự cô đơnKorean: 외로움Turkish: yalnızlıkUrdu: تنہائیIndonesian: kesepian
Example Sentences
He talked about his loneliness after moving to a new city.
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Sometimes loneliness creeps in even when you're surrounded by people.
natural
After the holidays ended, a sense of loneliness hit me hard.
natural
Some elderly people suffer from loneliness.
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Loneliness can make you feel sad.
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Art can be a way to express deep loneliness.
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