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- DictionaryLone·li·ness/ˈlōnlēnəs/
noun
- 1. sadness because one has no friends or company: "feelings of depression and loneliness"
- 2. (of a place) the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation: "the loneliness of the farm"
Loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a gap between one’s desires for social connection and actual experiences of it.
being without company : lone; cut off from others : solitary; not frequented by human beings : desolate… See the full definition
Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation. Loneliness is also described as social pain – a psychological mechanism which motivates individuals to seek social connections. It is often associated with a perceived lack of connection and intimacy. Loneliness overlaps and yet is distinct from solitude. Solitude is ...
Dec 5, 2023 · Loneliness is a universal yet complex human emotion that can have a negative impact on health. Learn why people feel this way and how to cope with loneliness.
Jun 23, 2023 · The American Psychological Association defines loneliness as a perceived state of being alone that causes discomfort or uneasiness. People may experience emotional distress if...
Jun 23, 2024 · Loneliness, distressing experience that occurs when a person’s social relationships are perceived by that person to be less in quantity, and especially in quality, than desired. The experience of loneliness is highly subjective; an individual can be alone without feeling lonely and can feel lonely.
Jul 29, 2022 · How Do Psychologists Define Loneliness? Loneliness is cognitive discomfort or uneasiness from being or perceiving oneself to be alone, according to the American Psychological Association...
