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loneliness
[/ˈloʊnlinəs/]
noun
solidão
1.
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it; a feeling of being disconnected from others
She experienced a deep sense of loneliness after moving to a new city.
Ela experimentou uma profunda sensação de solidão após se mudar para uma nova cidade.
2.
The quality or state of being lonely; isolation or solitude
Loneliness can affect mental health and well-being.
A solidão pode afetar a saúde mental e o bem-estar.
3.
A feeling of emptiness caused by lack of companionship or meaningful social connection
Even in a crowded room, he felt a profound loneliness.
Mesmo em uma sala cheia, ele sentiu uma profunda solidão.
NYC Slang
feeling mad alone, being by yourself in the city
Synonyms
solitude
isolation
solitariness
abandonment
desolation
Antonyms
companionship
togetherness
fellowship
camaraderie
belonging
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
solidão
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
solidão
Standard usage; may colloquially say 'estar sozinho' for the feeling
São Paulo
solidão
Standard usage; sometimes 'isolamento' for more formal contexts
Portugal
solidão
Standard usage; 'isolamento' also used for emotional distance
Related Idioms & Phrases
a lonely heart
cry for help
feel isolated
in one's own world
socially isolated
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