IELTS Anvil

lonely

CEFR: B1

Sad and depressed because of having no friends, companionship, or meaningful social connection.

Synonyms

isolated
forlorn
desolate

Common Collocations

feel lonely
lonely elderly people
lonely existence

Example Sentence

Elderly citizens living alone often feel lonely despite owning digital communication devices.

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