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Loneliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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loneliness

 

[ หˆlษ™สŠnli.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation. It typically includes anxious feelings about a lack of connection or communication with other beings, both in the present and extending into the future. As such, loneliness can be felt even when surrounded by other people.

Synonyms

isolation, seclusion, solitude

Examples of usage

  • I have been struggling with loneliness since I moved to a new city.
  • Her loneliness was palpable, even in a crowded room.
Context #2 | Noun

experience

Loneliness can also be a subjective feeling of being alone, regardless of the actual presence of others. It is often described as a state of solitude or a lack of companionship. Loneliness can lead to various mental and physical health issues if left unaddressed.

Synonyms

isolation, seclusion, solitude

Examples of usage

  • Despite being surrounded by friends, he still felt a deep sense of loneliness.
  • The elderly often struggle with loneliness, especially after losing a spouse.

Translations

Translations of the word "loneliness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solidรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einsamkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesepian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะผะพั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ samotnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญค็‹ฌ (ใ“ใฉใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solitude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soledad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalnฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋… (๊ณ ๋…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osamฤ›lost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osamelosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญค็‹ฌ (gลซdรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osamljenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einmanaleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nhalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soledad

Etymology

The word 'loneliness' originated from the Middle English word 'loneliche', which meant 'solitude' or 'loneliness'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the emotional aspect of feeling alone or isolated. Loneliness has been a universal human experience, with philosophers, poets, and psychologists exploring its impact on individuals. In today's digital age, loneliness has become more prevalent due to increased social isolation and reliance on technology for communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,476, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.