loneliness
- a word derived from lonely.
Example Sentences
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Read: Is this a ‘new crazy idea’? Combating housing affordability and loneliness by matching senior citizens and students.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Freelance writer and editor Lucy Schiller bumped up against the issues of aging, eldercare and loneliness through her grandmothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
When Abrams sings about feeling like a burden on the lead single Hit The Wall, for example, her vocals are isolated in a way that emphasises her loneliness and disconnection.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
"Anthropomorphic AI can soothe loneliness," said Chen Liang of the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in a commentary published by the CAC after a draft version of China's rules was published in April.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Ben knew that the exile was almost over, that his term of loneliness would be shortened the first time he touched the ball in practice.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
