loneliness

noun

Definition of lonelinessnext
as in isolation

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  1. isolation
  2. solitude
  3. segregation
  4. seclusion
  5. privacy
Noun
  • With a chopper, nothing is out of reach – and for the intrepid explorer yearning for true isolation, this is the stuff of dreams.
    Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Social isolation can increase depression, illness and even fatalities, according to the CDC.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • This is a time for introspection and self-care, so make sure to carve out space for solitude and inner wisdom to come through.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Delicious solitude & deep breaths. Describe your sound/aesthetic in three words.. Eclectic, vibrant, melodic.
    Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • These large zones — as opposed to smaller neighborhood zones for a single school — could help create equity and break down racial and socio-economic segregation in this district.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Yes, but: Black Americans and Mexican Americans were kept out of high-paying jobs and couldn't move to new suburbs because of racial segregation.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of segregation
Noun
  • Escape to the Beachfront Gazebo for the ultimate in seclusion and luxury.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • For those seeking true desert-island seclusion, the Royal Davui Island Resort is a minuscule adults-only retreat in the glorious Yasawas island chain that keeps a limit at 32 guests for its bungalows and villas with open-air showers, sleeping pavilions and private plunge pools.
    David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of seclusion
Noun
  • The filing also details ongoing litigation and regulatory matters, including the impact of evolving privacy and data protection laws on Axon's operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The Best Litter Box Enclosure Photograph: Wayfair Archie & Oscar Rena Litter Box Enclosure $120 at Wayfair Putting a litter box inside a piece of furniture meant to conceal it can give your cats some privacy, conceal odors, and hide little turds from your guests.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of privacy
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