loneliness

Everyday

1. Loneliness is the sad feeling you have when you are alone or feel that nobody cares about you or understands you. tree →
2. Loneliness can also mean being in a place far from other people. tree →

In the lessons

In PSHE and everyday life pupils learn that loneliness is a common feeling, that you can feel lonely even in a crowd, and that talking to someone, joining in or inviting others helps. In stories it shows a character's sadness and need for friendship. Phrases: «feel loneliness», «a sense of loneliness», «cure loneliness».

Examples

• After moving to a new school, Sam felt great loneliness. tree →
• Loneliness can make people feel sad and tired. tree →
• Visiting older neighbours helps with their loneliness. tree →
• You can feel loneliness even in a busy playground. tree →
• The lighthouse keeper got used to the loneliness of the island. tree →
• Inviting someone to play can end their loneliness. tree →
• The story was about a robot's loneliness. tree →
• If loneliness makes you very sad, tell a trusted adult. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no «a» and no plural. From «lonely» (adjective) plus «-ness»; note the y changes to i. Not the same as being alone: you can be alone and happy («solitude») or with people and lonely.