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Webster 1913 Edition

Loneliness

Lone′li-ness

,
Noun.
1.
The condition of being lonely; solitude; seclusion.
2.
The state of being unfrequented by human beings;
as, the
loneliness
of a road
.
3.
Love of retirement; disposition to solitude.
I see
The mystery of your
loneliness
.
Shakespeare
4.
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone.
Syn. – Solitude; seclusion. See
Solitude
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Loneliness

LO'NELINESS

, n.
1.
Solitude; retirement; seclusion from company. He was weary of the loneliness of his habitation.
2.
Love of retirement; disposition to solitude.
I see the mystery of your loneliness.

Definition 2024

loneliness

loneliness

English

Noun

loneliness ‎(countable and uncountable, plural lonelinesses)

  1. A feeling of depression resulting from being alone.
  2. The condition or state of being lonely; solitude; seclusion.
  3. The state of being unfrequented.
    the loneliness of a road
  4. (obsolete) Love of retirement; disposition to solitude.
    I see / The mystery of your loneliness. — Shakespeare.

Translations

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Etymology

lonely +‎ -ness

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈloʊnlinəs/

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