friend
noun
a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
friendless
-
a word derived from
friend.
Example Sentences
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Even in moments when they do feel lonely, these women say loneliness doesn't define their lives, nor do they aspire to remain permanently friendless.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at claims that Israel is basically friendless on Sunday, telling Fox News‘ Jacqui Heinrich that his country’s global relationships are “not quite as they appear.”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
When she first meets Kimiko, Hana is a shy, friendless teenager living in a run-down apartment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Being broke and homeless and friendless and jobless and foodless and anorexic — it was not a vibe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
It was the same way I felt sometimes, being friendless in a new town and not having a mama to comfort me.
From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo
