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loneliness

isolation / solitude / desolation
Noun

This term describes a subjective emotional state of distress rather than the objective state of being alone. It carries a heavy emotional weight, implying a painful void or a longing for connection that is not being met. As an uncountable noun, it refers to an abstract quality or feeling. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured in intensity, such as feeling a great deal of loneliness or a touch of loneliness.

Meanings

Noun

The sad feeling of being alone and lacking companionship or social connection.

"Her move to the new city brought a deep sense of loneliness."

Noun

The state of being without companions or being isolated from other people.

"The loneliness of the desert landscape was overwhelming."

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