lonely

adjective B1

Meaning

Lonely means feeling sad because you are alone and want to be with other people.
💡 Don't confuse "lonely" with "alone"; you can be alone and not feel lonely.

Example Sentences

Do you ever feel lonely when you are at home ?
I feel lonely when no one talks to me at school .
She does not feel lonely when her friends visit .
She felt lonely when her friends were all busy .

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