loneliness

/ˈloʊnlinəs/noun

The state of being by yourself or lacking companionship.

Example sentences

“Moving to a new city, she struggled with loneliness at first.”
“Many elderly people suffer from loneliness after their partners die.”

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

Synonyms for loneliness

isolation
friendlessness

Antonyms

companionship
togetherness

Often confused with loneliness

loneliness vs solitude: solitude (noun): The condition of being on your own, often deliberately.

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.tensionA feeling of nervousness, worry, or unfriendliness that makes people unable to relax, often between people or groups.boredomThe feeling you have when nothing interests you and time seems to drag.