loneliness

Word parts

lonely + -ness

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈloʊnlinəs/, SAMPA: /"loUnlin@s/

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Noun

Singular loneliness

Plural lonelinesses

1. (uncountable) Loneliness is the sad feeling of being alone and not having friends.

   Without his family and friends, his loneliness grew.