Definition and meaning of English word "loneliness"
loneliness
/ˈloʊnlinəs/
Meaning
NounA feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
How to use
The term 'loneliness' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe a negative emotional state. A common grammatical nuance to note is that 'loneliness' is typically used as an uncountable noun, thus it is not usually expressed as 'many lonelinesses' but rather as 'a feeling of loneliness'. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 'alone', which describes the state of being by oneself, not necessarily feeling depressed.
🇬🇧 English
loneliness
Example
It is important to keep the loneliness in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- feel loneliness— feel loneliness
- suffer from loneliness— suffer from loneliness
- combat loneliness— combat loneliness
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Frequency rank: #1384 in English
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The English word "loneliness" means "loneliness" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "She chose a new loneliness yesterday." (which translates as "loneliness").
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