CEFR B2

loneliness

noun

Meaning

A state of sadness or isolation resulting from a lack of companionship or connection with others.

Examples

Many elderly people experience profound loneliness, especially after losing a spouse.
Despite being in a crowded room, he couldn't shake off the feeling of loneliness.

Synonyms: solitude, isolation, desolation, alienation

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loneliness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Definition

A state of sadness or isolation resulting from a lack of companionship or connection with others.

Examples

Many elderly people experience profound loneliness, especially after losing a spouse.
Despite being in a crowded room, he couldn't shake off the feeling of loneliness.
The pandemic led to increased feelings of loneliness for many who were isolated at home.

How to Use loneliness

experience loneliness (collocation): To feel or undergo the state of loneliness. — "Many people experience loneliness when they move away from home for the first time."
deal with loneliness (collocation): To cope with or manage feelings of loneliness. — "She learned healthy ways to deal with loneliness by joining clubs and activities."

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