ALONENESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

aloneness

noun

Definition of aloneness

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad

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Recent Examples of aloneness During this hour in his presence a very tangible sense of aloneness enveloped me. — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026 Two people in heady early love, fearing uncertainty and aloneness, rush to get closer. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 But the porch light, with only one working bulb, refuses to show us the perfect curves of her aloneness. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Why does the fantasy of an artist toiling away in solitude have so much appeal?

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
The platform can be closed off from the rest of the yacht for further privacy.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of privacy

Noun

Summary Workplace loneliness is surging, particularly among remote and Gen Z employees, as AI and remote work reduce direct human interaction.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Orr said using social media more than three hours a day can lead to anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of loneliness

Noun

Her LIFTed framework coordinates legal, insurance, financial, and tax planning, closing the gaps between advisors who typically work in isolation.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The audio section handles speech generation, transcription, music, voice changing, voice cloning, isolation, and translation.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolation

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