lonely

English

/ˈləʊnli/, /ˈloʊnli/

adj
Definitions
  • Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
  • (of a) Unfrequented by people; desolate.
  • (of a) Without companions; solitary.

Etymology

Suffix from English lone.

Origin

English

lone

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