Loneliness And Isolation

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place, especially an island

adjective having been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place

  • The castaway was stranded on a deserted island for months before being rescued.
  • The castaway was found on the beach after being lost at sea for days.
  • The castaway was shipwrecked and had to survive on their own until help arrived.
  • She felt like a castaway in the big city, lost and alone among the crowds.

verb Past tense of the verb 'desert', meaning to abandon or leave behind

adjective Describes a place that has been abandoned or left empty

  • The deserted town appeared eerie in the moonlight.
  • We found a deserted beach to have a private picnic.
  • Let's sneak into that deserted building and explore.
  • Her heart felt deserted after the betrayal.

adjective describing a lack of love or affection

  • The couple's loveless marriage eventually led to a divorce.
  • Their relationship felt so loveless, like they were just going through the motions.
  • Their connection was totally loveless, it was like they were roommates instead of partners.
  • The barren desert landscape seemed loveless, devoid of any signs of life or growth.

noun a person who does not belong to a particular group or community

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is not a member of a particular group or community

  • The outsider was not familiar with the company's policies and procedures.
  • The outsider seemed a bit lost at the party.
  • The cool kids didn't want to hang out with the outsider.
  • She always felt like an outsider in her own family.