Simple meaning
What does Loneliness mean?
sadness from feeling alone.
Dictionary definition
A sad feeling of being alone or not connected to others.
Example sentences
Loneliness in a sentence
easy
The character showed loneliness in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about loneliness during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like loneliness to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Loneliness
isolationClose meaning in common use.
alonenessSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
friendshipA helpful contrast word.
belongingAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Loneliness word family
Base word
loneliness
adjective
lonely
Feeling alone in a sad way.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does loneliness mean?
LONELINESS means sadness from feeling alone.
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