friendless

Example Sentences

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When she first meets Kimiko, Hana is a shy, friendless teenager living in a run-down apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Self-conscious and friendless, he’s anxious not to attract the kind of attention that has clearly made him a target of bullying in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

The emotional heart of the show beats thanks to lovely performances by Squires and Daly as two friendless souls who are changed forever by one another.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

When she felt friendless, she’d make a video about it.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

The whole long, partyless, presentless, friendless, cardless birthday loomed before her.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood