Synonyms for lonely
15 synonyms for “lonely”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Lonely as in “unfrequented”
adjective: devoid of creatures
- desolate
- isolated
- deserted
- secluded
- empty
- unfrequented
- uninhabited
- unpopulated
Lonely as in “solitary”
adjective: lacking companions or companionship
- solitary
- alone
- unaccompanied
- homeless
Lonely as in “lonesome”
adjective: marked by dejection from being alone
- lonesome
- alienated
- aloof
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