Loneliness

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈloÊŠnlinÉ™s/

Origin

lonely + -ness

Full definition of loneliness

Noun

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.