loneliness

Example Sentences

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Though feelings of loneliness, fear and despair recur throughout “Inferno,” the record’s textural variety and steady rhythmic pulse make it approachable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Meanwhile, work can improve health and wellbeing by keeping older workers fit and avoiding loneliness, according to Barry, but admitted that it could be harmful for others.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Tom Youngs previously credited the farm work for helping him with his loneliness following the death of his wife, Tiffany, shortly after his retirement from the game in 2022.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Kavanaugh bemoaned the male loneliness crisis just before they were joined by Patel, who cried, “Does this bar take Kaaaaash?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Eventually someone very ugly or very unhappy would spot a new kid walking around and in tentative, irresolute gestures would offer friendship to you with no ulterior motives except to end their own intolerable loneliness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy