loneliness
/ˈloʊnlinəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lonelinesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
Noun
Examples
The loneliness resulting from the loss of loved ones, lack of purpose in life, and social discrimination is a real inner hell.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.
Noun
Examples
Hitherto all things that have bin nam’d, were approv’d of God to be very good: lonelines is the first thing which Gods eye nam’d not good […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “loneliness” mean?
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
Is “loneliness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.