Definition

Feeling sad or unhappy because you are alone or have no friends around.

Example

After moving to a new city, I often felt lonesome and missed my old friends.

Conversation

Have you ever felt really lonesome when you're by yourself?

Yeah, sometimes it hits me, especially on weekends.

I get that, it can be tough during those quiet hours.

Totally, I prefer hanging out with friends to avoid feeling lonesome.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Feeling sad because you are alone or isolated; a sense of loneliness.

Example

She felt lonesome when her friends moved away.

Conversation

I ended up eating dinner by my lonesome last night.

Oh no, that sounds sad! What happened?

I just didn't feel like going out, so I stayed in.

Root Explanation

Lonesome → It is formed from "lone" (from Old English "anlone", meaning alone) and "-some" (meaning characterized by or full of). The word "lonesome" means characterized by being alone or feeling lonely.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'alone' ('lone') and feeling 'full of' that loneliness ('-some'). This helps you remember that lonesome describes a feeling of being alone.

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