loneliness

/ˈloʊnlinəs/noun

The state of being by yourself or lacking companionship.

Example sentence

“Moving to a new city, she struggled with loneliness at first.”

Distinct from 'solitude', which is chosen and often welcome. Loneliness is the unwanted kind of being alone.

Related words

panicSudden, uncontrollable fear that can spread quickly through a crowd; a moment of such fear.satisfactionThe pleased feeling you get when a need or wish has been met.courageThe strength to face your fear and do things that frighten you.amazementA feeling of great surprise and wonder.tensionThe state of being stretched or pulled tight by forces working against each other.boredomThe feeling you have when nothing interests you and time seems to drag.