loneliness
/ˈloʊnlinəs/
lone · li · ness
ˈloʊn · li · nəs
English Definition
n. sadness because one has no friends or company
Significado en Español
soledad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự cô đơn, nỗi cô đơn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “loneliness”:
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A
isolation
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B
companionship
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C
togetherness
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D
camaraderie
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A — isolation.
“loneliness” means n. sadness because one has no friends or company
Common questions about “loneliness”
What does “loneliness” mean?
loneliness — n. sadness because one has no friends or company. In Chinese: 孤独，寂寞.
How do you pronounce “loneliness”?
loneliness is pronounced /ˈloʊnlinəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lone · li · ness.
Is “loneliness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. loneliness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
