lonesome

/ˈloʊnˌsʊm/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing sadness because of being alone

“After moving away from home, she felt lonesome and missed her family.”

2. noun

a feeling of sadness or loneliness

“The lonesome feeling of walking alone in the empty streets at night.”

3. adverb

in a lonely or isolated manner

“She traveled lonesome through the mountains, enjoying the solitude.”

Synonyms

  • isolated
  • lonely
  • solitary

Antonyms

  • crowded
  • sociable
  • social