Loneliness

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Definitions of loneliness

noun a state of being alone or solitary, usually resulting in feelings of sadness or isolation

Example Sentences

A1 Loneliness can make people feel sad and isolated.

A2 Living alone can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness.

B1 Social media can exacerbate feelings of loneliness in some individuals.

B2 The protagonist in the novel experienced profound loneliness after losing all his friends.

C1 Therapists often work with clients to address underlying issues contributing to their feelings of loneliness.

C2 The artist's portrayal of loneliness in his paintings resonated deeply with viewers.

Examples of loneliness in a Sentence

formal Loneliness can have a negative impact on one's mental health.

informal Feeling lonely sucks, doesn't it?

slang I hate being in a loner mood.

figurative In a crowd full of people, she still felt the weight of loneliness on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of loneliness

• past tense: lonelied
• plural: lonelinesses
• comparative: lonelier
• superlative: loneliest
• present tense: loneliness
• future tense: will be lonely
• perfect tense: have been lonely
• continuous tense: is feeling lonely
• singular: loneliness
• positive degree: lonely
• infinitive: to be lonely
• gerund: being lonely
• participle: lonely

Origin and Evolution of loneliness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loneliness' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'lonely', which in turn came from the Old English word 'anlicnes', meaning 'solitude'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loneliness' has come to be associated with a feeling of sadness or isolation, rather than just physical solitude.