friendless

Example Sentences

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When she first meets Kimiko, Hana is a shy, friendless teenager living in a run-down apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hester is a friendless, Type-A workaholic whose work includes helping corporations sidestep the EPA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

The emotional heart of the show beats thanks to lovely performances by Squires and Daly as two friendless souls who are changed forever by one another.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Aislyn’s rejection of the other boroughs and acceptance of the alien Woman in White as a friend in a friendless world is clearly understandable, if self-destructive.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022

She’ll probably send me to boarding school for crazy, friendless children.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon