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loneliness

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnlinəs/

The English word “loneliness” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
  2. The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.
  3. The state of being unfrequented or devoid of human activity (of a place or time).
  4. A desire to be alone; disposition to solitude.

Etymology

From lonely + -ness.

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