loneliness

noun

Definition of lonelinessnext
as in isolation

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  1. isolation
  2. solitude
  3. segregation
  4. seclusion
  5. privacy
Noun
  • Mirroring Emilia’s own sense of isolation, Gascón spent the months-long shoot in self-exile, declining invitations to socialize with the cast and crew, including one outing to a Beyoncé concert.
    Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
  • For example, isolation and detachment from other people were more pronounced during the lockdown phase of the pandemic.
    Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • To determine its rankings, the team evaluated 76 places across five metrics: safety, solitude, serenity, nature, and wellness.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Start your day early, in solitude, to plan and align your focus for maximum productivity.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • They were born and raised in the South during segregation.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The company has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting, specifically inadequate segregation of duties.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of segregation
Noun
  • Bequia boasts a vibe that’s distinctly its own—equal parts tranquil haven and lively retreat, offering visitors the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and engaging experiences.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
  • There are teeny, tiny specks of land offering seclusion from the crowds.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of seclusion
Noun
  • Meta includes a privacy indicator—a light that activates when recording—to alert bystanders, but the FBI has not confirmed whether this feature was operational in Jabbar's glasses.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • No further details were made available and the family of The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, asked for privacy.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of privacy
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loneliness

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