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What is another word for Loneliness? – 184 Loneliness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    isolation solitude seclusion desolation emptiness bleakness barrenness isolationism remoteness detachment disconnection disaffection unhappiness sorrow sadness melancholy misery wretchedness forlornness forsakenness abandonment rejection alienation disengagement segregation confinement insulation hermitism reclusiveness introversion quietness stillness hush silence quietude privacy aloneness singleness lonesomeness friendlessness companionlessness homelessless rootlessness statelessness disconnectedness disconnectedness

    Meaning of Loneliness

    A state of being alone or isolated, often resulting in feelings of sadness, emptiness, or disconnection

    Definitions

    • The quality of being unfrequented and remote, often describing a place or location
    • A feeling of being without companionship or support, often resulting in emotional pain or distress

    Example Uses

    • The old man felt a deep sense of loneliness after the loss of his wife
    • The city can be a lonely place, especially for those who have just moved there
    • The loneliness of the desert landscape was overwhelming, with no signs of life or civilization in sight

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    togetherness companionship friendship camaraderie closeness intimacy affection love attachment connection unity harmony cooperation solidarity community sociability gregariousness conviviality warmth comfort coziness security stability belonging inclusiveness acceptance welcome hospitality integration incorporation assimilation participation

    Related Nouns

    isolation solitude seclusion desertion abandonment rejection alienation segregation confinement hermitage asylum sanctuary refuge shelter haven hideaway retreat hideout lair den haunt home house dwelling abode residence lodging quarters apartment room cell cubicle booth stall compartment

    Related Verbs

    isolate separate seclude detach disconnect disengage segregate confine abandon reject alienate forsake desert leave quit depart withdraw retire hide conceal shelter protect guard defend secure stabilize integrate incorporate assimilate participate engage connect unite join merge combine

    Related Adjectives

    alone solitary secluded isolated deserted abandoned rejected alienated segregated confined hermetic reclusive introverted quiet still silent private personal individual singular unique exclusive separate distinct different peculiar odd strange unusual unfamiliar remote distant far-off inaccessible inhospitable