Loneliness

/lˈə‍ʊnlinəs/

/ˈɫoʊnɫinəs/

Loneliness

the state of not having any companions or company

sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned

synonyms : desolation

a disposition toward being alone

synonyms : aloneness

Examples

1. Loneliness stinks.

2. Loneliness triggers alarms.

3. Loneliness could even increase the probability of death.

4. Loneliness increases morning cortisol levels, a powerful stress hormon, the consecuence of the brain's preparation for yet another dangerous day.