ALONENESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

aloneness

noun

Definition of aloneness

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad

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Recent Examples of aloneness But the porch light, with only one working bulb, refuses to show us the perfect curves of her aloneness. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 This is a telling fantasy—to feel more content in one’s dreamed aloneness than in real society. — Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Outside of Saturday afternoon Mass, there’s little break to the solitude.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Stargazing, hiking, and fishing are common activities in the spring, summer, and fall, while skiers and snowshoers will have plenty of terrain and solitude for themselves in the winter.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of privacy

Noun

And 85% of respondents in one national survey said interacting with pets reduces loneliness.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of loneliness

Noun

Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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