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

Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

Karen and Kurt Solomon shared a home and had been married, court records indicated, but authorities declined to discuss their current relationship, citing domestic violence privacy rules, according to The Associated Press.

— Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
His name has not been released, citing crime victims’ privacy rights under California law.

— Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of privacy

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

Noun

As physical retail competes with online shopping, and concerns grow over a broader loneliness epidemic, the company is betting that hosting community experiences can help its shopping centers thrive and grow.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Summit County is known for its outdoor recreation, but mental health professionals say life in Colorado's mountains can also come with isolation, loneliness and other challenges.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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