lonely
Example Sentences
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Like many men, Turk is lonely, and like many mid-career doctors, he’s also burned out.
From Salon
Chief executive Sarah Wootton said that the fact that every year "up to 650 terminally ill people end their own lives, often in lonely and traumatic ways," proved the need for reform.
From BBC
"But, in winter when there are no lights on, it can be very lonely."
From BBC
Duane suspected that Handsome was feeling a little lonely without his reflection to keep him company and that’s why Handsome was having an afternoon tea.
From Literature
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I felt a little sad and a little lonely.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.