Aloneness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ə-ˈlōn/

Meaning & Definition of Aloneness

Aloneness (adjective)

  1. separated from others, isolated
  2. exclusive of anyone or anything else, only
  3. considered without reference to any other

Aloneness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of being alone or kept apart from others

    "it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad"

    similar: insulation, isolation, privacy, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness, solitude
    related: loneliness, lonesomeness, vacuum, confinement, incarceration, internment, quarantine, retirement, withdrawal, ghettoization
    near: camaraderie, companionship, company, comradeship, fellowship, society

Related Entry: Alone (adjective)

Alone is a different word from Aloneness. The synonyms below are for alone, not for aloneness.

  1. not being in the company of others

    "no one realized the boy was alone in his room so they all left for the movies without him"

    similar: lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, on one's own
    related: unattended, unchaperoned, forlorn, friendless, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, separate, unattached, unconnected, unlinked, detached, disconnected, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, fractionated, abandoned, adrift, deserted, desolate, forgotten, forsaken, lorn, neglected
    opposite: accompanied
    near: attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked

  2. being the one or ones of a class with no other members

    "he is alone among the actors of his generation in his exceptional ability to play both comedic and serious parts"

    similar: lone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary, special, sui generis, unique
    related: single, solo, unaccompanied, unattended, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, peerless, unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate, nonce
    near: divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad, assorted, heterogenous, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, varied, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aloneness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aloneness:

insulation, isolation, privacy, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness, solitude

Related Words for Aloneness

loneliness, lonesomeness, vacuum, confinement, incarceration, internment, quarantine, retirement, withdrawal, ghettoization

Near Antonyms of Aloneness

camaraderie, companionship, company, comradeship, fellowship, society

Word Forms of Aloneness

Derived words: aloneness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Aloneness

Middle English al-one, alone, allone, from al, all all:2 + one one:1

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Aloneness

What does "Aloneness" mean?

"Aloneness" means separated from others, isolated. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: separated from others, isolated.

What is another word for "Aloneness"?

Other words for "Aloneness" include insulation, isolation, privacy, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness and sequestration. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aloneness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aloneness"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aloneness". Common alternatives include insulation, isolation, privacy, secludedness, seclusion, segregation, separateness, sequestration, solitariness and solitude.

How do you use "Aloneness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aloneness" in a sentence: "it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad".

Is "Aloneness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aloneness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aloneness"?

"Aloneness" is pronounced /ə-ˈlōn/.

What is the origin of the word "Aloneness"?

"Aloneness" comes from Middle English al-one, alone, allone, from al, all all:2 + one one:1. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Aloneness" meaning "the state of being alone or kept apart from others"?

When "Aloneness" (noun) means the state of being alone or kept apart from others, synonyms include insulation, isolation, privacy, secludedness, seclusion and segregation.