English · Emotions & Feelings
loneliness
/ˈləʊn.li.nəs/
[/ˈləʊn.li.nəs/]
sadness from being alone
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The unhappy feeling of being alone or without companionship.
Example
After her friends moved away, a deep loneliness settled over the once lively little flat.
After her friends moved away, a deep loneliness settled over the once lively little flat.
Etymology
From 'lonely' (from 'alone') plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes the emotional pain of isolation, not merely being physically alone.