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solitariness
[/ˈsɒlɪterɪnəs/]
noun
solidão
1.
the state or quality of being alone or solitary; loneliness
She embraced the solitariness of living in the countryside.
Ela abraçou a solidão de viver no campo.
2.
the condition of being isolated from others; remoteness
The solitariness of the mountain monastery appealed to the monks.
A solidão do mosteiro na montanha atraía os monges.
3.
a preference for being alone; withdrawal from social interaction
His solitariness made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
Sua tendência à solidão tornava difícil manter amizades.
Synonyms
loneliness
solitude
isolation
aloneness
remoteness
Antonyms
companionship
sociability
togetherness
community
gregariousness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
solidão
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
solidão
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
solidão
standard usage
Portugal
solidão
standard usage, may also use 'isolamento' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
splendid isolation
alone but not lonely
seek solitude
in solitary confinement
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