lonely
adjective
affected with, characterized by, or causing a depressing feeling of being alone; lonesome.
loneliness
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a word derived from
lonely.
Example Sentences
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She said: "Her Childline, the confidential counselling service for young people in distress, helped so many children and The Silver Line was aimed at older people suffering loneliness and isolation."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Counselors and adolescent psychologists say students’ loneliness and social skills are worsening as they confide in AI tools—and it can be particularly risky for vulnerable kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Despite all the public discourse around loneliness and the need to connect, the cold call violates some of the communication norms we’ve spent decades developing.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Before making this record, you stopped living with your dad, moved to a place of your own, and experienced a time of profound loneliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Another pang of loneliness shot through me as my gaze drifted toward my old table.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
