Lonesomeness

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnsəmnəs/

Definitions of lonesomeness

noun a state of being lonely or solitary

Example Sentences

A1 Lonesomeness is the feeling of being alone and lonely.

A2 The lonesomeness of living in a new city can be overwhelming at times.

B1 She experienced a deep sense of lonesomeness after her best friend moved away.

B2 The lonesomeness he felt after the breakup was palpable.

C1 Despite having many friends, she still felt a sense of lonesomeness that she couldn't shake.

C2 The lonesomeness of being the only survivor of the plane crash weighed heavily on her soul.

Examples of lonesomeness in a Sentence

formal The feeling of lonesomeness can be quite overwhelming at times.

informal I hate the lonesomeness that comes with living alone.

slang I can't stand the lonesomeness of being by myself all the time.

figurative In the vast desert, the cactus stood tall in its lonesomeness.

Grammatical Forms of lonesomeness

• past tense: felt lonesome
• plural: lonesomenesses
• comparative: more lonesome
• superlative: most lonesome
• present tense: feels lonesome
• future tense: will feel lonesome
• perfect tense: has felt lonesome
• continuous tense: is feeling lonesome
• singular: lonesomeness
• positive degree: lonesome
• infinitive: to feel lonesome
• gerund: feeling lonesome
• participle: lonesome

Origin and Evolution of lonesomeness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lonesomeness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lēonesumnes'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lonesomeness' has retained its original meaning of being solitary or lonely, but it may also connote a sense of desolation or isolation.