loneliness

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being alone, without companionship, friendship, or consolation.

  - "The old man lived in loneliness, surrounded by his empty house."
  - "Her loneliness drove her to seek comfort in the arms of a stranger."

• noun

  The sadness caused by being alone or unwanted.

  - "His loneliness was deepened by the absence of his family."
  - "The artist captured the essence of loneliness in his painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈloʊnlinəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aloneness , friendlessness , seclusion , solitariness , solitude , lonesomeness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loneliness
solitude , isolation , desolation , population

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Variants

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lonelier , loneliest , loneliness , lonelinesses , lonely

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Etymology

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Old English 'lonelyness', from 'lone' meaning 'solitary' + 'ness' meaning 'state'.

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Trivia

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1. Loneliness is not the same as solitude. Solitude is a state of being alone, while loneliness is the feeling of being alone.

2. In the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest recorded period of solitude is held by Randy Hain, who spent 8 months and 6 days alone in a cabin in the Canadian wilderness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Social isolation: A state of limited social interaction or lack of communication with others.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.

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Culture

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Loneliness has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It has been explored in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night', and Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'. In psychology, loneliness is considered a negative emotion that can lead to various health issues, including depression and anxiety.

How to Memorize "loneliness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deserted island or an empty room to visualize loneliness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate loneliness with the feeling of being lost or abandoned.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym LOVE: Lack Of Valid Emotional connections.

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