SOLITARINESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

solitariness

noun

Definition of solitariness

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others it was the overwhelming solitariness of his existence that caused the marooned sailor to go mad

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Noun

Now, all James wants to do is hop in his Cessna, fly deep into the Alaskan wilderness with his best friend, drink some beer, and enjoy the solitude of nature.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
The young artist who arrived for solitude and serious work has become caretaker of someone else’s daughter, someone else’s property, someone else’s peace of mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

Mercury in your 4th House squares Mars in your sign, making family conversations, privacy, or household matters more likely to test your patience.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
But taxpayer and privacy advocates say the data could be used to help find and deport those people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

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These differences have made the apple maggot an important model for studies of host specificity and the possibility of speciation (the evolution of new species) without geographic isolation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Arguing that decades of isolation violated Pike's constitutional rights, the lawsuit ended in a settlement with the state in 2024 that granted her more opportunities to interact with other inmates.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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solitary

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