lonely

/ˈloʊnli/
adjective
  1. Feeling sad because you are alone or lack friends or company.
    • The new student looked lonely sitting by herself at lunch.
    • Even in a crowded room, he sometimes felt lonely.
    • She felt lonely on her birthday when none of her friends called.
  2. Describing a place that is remote, empty, or seldom visited.
    • The lonely beach was perfect for a quiet walk.
    • A single tree stood on the lonely hilltop.
    • They drove along a lonely stretch of highway with no houses in sight.
  3. Done or experienced without the company of others; solitary.
    • The astronaut spent many lonely hours in the space station.
    • He took a lonely walk through the forest at dawn.
    • She led a lonely existence after her husband passed away.
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