Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsɪŋɡl.nəs/
KK: /ˈsɪŋɡlɪnəs/
Definition
The state of being not married or not in a romantic relationship.
Example
She enjoyed her singleness and focused on her personal goals.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about the advantages of singleness?

Yeah, sometimes it's nice to just focus on yourself.

Exactly! I feel like singleness can really help with personal growth.

For sure! It gives you the time to figure out what you really want.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uniqueness
solitude
individuality
Antonyms
multiplicity
duality
togetherness
Root Explanation
Singleness → It is formed from "single" (from Old English "sængl", meaning one or alone) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "singleness" refers to the state of being single or alone.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'single' meaning one or alone, and remember that 'singleness' describes the state of being one or alone.
Visually Confused Words
unsingleness
sinlessness
stingless
unsingableness
sinless
winglessness
songlessness
sinnableness