Definition

The state of being alone or feeling lonely.

Example

After moving to a new city, she often felt a sense of loneness.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit of loneness lately.

I understand; it can be tough sometimes.

Yeah, I just wish I had someone to talk to more often.

You can always reach out to me; I'm here for you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loneness is formed from "lone" (from Old English "ālan", meaning solitary or alone) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "loneness" refers to the state of being alone or solitary.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'lone' which means solitary, and when you add '-ness', it describes the state of being solitary. This helps you remember that 'loneness' means the quality of being alone.

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