lonesomeness

noun

Definition of lonesomenessnext
as in loneliness

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  1. loneliness
  2. solitude
  3. isolation
Noun
  • But this is really about family and family history, and about how there are so many new varieties of loneliness in the world.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In his photographs of Daryl Hannah, who plays Pris, and her fellow androids played by Joanna Cassidy and Rutger Hauer, Vaughan draws out this loneliness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of loneliness
Noun
  • And their eloquence is greatest when expressing the silence and solitude of Hester.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For many, a walk in the woods or a visit to a scenic stop is a way to seek out not just solitude but also to connect with nature.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • Colorado Horsepower helps veterans and first responders heal from trauma, stress and isolation.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The northern/central part of Canada The US… Because of our geographic isolation and military/naval dominance, the US basically doesn’t have to worry about anything but nukes.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of isolation
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“Lonesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lonesomeness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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