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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
solitudeisolationsolitarinessabandonmentdesolation
Antonyms
companionshiptogethernessfellowshipcamaraderiebelonging

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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