Friendless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈfrend/

Meaning & Definition of Friendless

Friendless (noun)

  1. one attached to another by affection or esteem —sometimes used ironically or humorously to refer to a person who is disliked or annoying
  2. acquaintance
  3. one that is not hostile

Friendless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in forlorn

    similar: forlorn, unattended, unchaperoned, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, alone, lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, separate, unattached, unconnected,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, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked

Related Entry: Friend (noun)

Friend is a different word from Friendless. The synonyms below are for friend, not for friendless.

  1. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

  2. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes"

    similar: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Friendless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Friendless:

forlorn, unattended, unchaperoned, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated, remote, retired, secluded, withdrawn, alone, lone, lonely, lonesome, single, solitary, solo, unaccompanied, quarantined, segregated, separated, sequestered, separate, unattached, unconnected, unlinked, detached, disconnected, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, fractionated, abandoned, adrift, deserted, desolate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Friendless

Words with the opposite meaning of Friendless:

accompanied, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating, contiguous, neighboring, next-door, attached, connected, coupled, linked

Word Forms of Friendless

Inflections: friends

Derived words: friendless (adjective), friendlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Friendless

Middle English frend, from Old English frēond; akin to Old High German friunt friend, Old English frēon to love, frēo free

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendless

What does "Friendless" mean?

"Friendless" means one attached to another by affection or esteem —sometimes used ironically or humorously to refer to a person who is disliked or annoying. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one attached to another by affection or esteem —sometimes used ironically or humorously to refer to a person who is disliked or annoying.

What is another word for "Friendless"?

Other words for "Friendless" include forlorn, unattended, unchaperoned, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated and isolate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Friendless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Friendless"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Friendless". Common alternatives include forlorn, unattended, unchaperoned, cloistered, disassociated, hermetic, insulated, isolate, isolated and remote.

What is the opposite of "Friendless"?

Antonyms of "Friendless" include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, escorted, adjacent, adjoining, communicating and contiguous.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Friendless"?

"Friendless" is pronounced /ˈfrend/.

What is the origin of the word "Friendless"?

"Friendless" comes from Middle English frend, from Old English frēond; akin to Old High German friunt friend, Old English frēon to love, frēo free. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Friendless" meaning "as in forlorn"?

When "Friendless" (adjective) means as in forlorn, synonyms include forlorn, unattended, unchaperoned, cloistered, disassociated and hermetic. Opposites in this sense include accompanied, attended, chaperoned and escorted.