lonely

Example Sentences

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Dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep, it was rescued and made the long trip south to a farm park just outside Dumfries.

From BBC

Being in the entertainment industry can feel really lonely.

From Los Angeles Times

At the end of last year, the Office for National Statistics research found that 33% of Britons aged 16 to 29 reported feeling lonely "often, always or some of the time".

From BBC

"You often find me at home in my pyjamas and it's very lonely, so knowing that people are coming in and picking up pieces of my soul essentially, is such an incredible feeling," she said.

From BBC

Those who are lonely are often targeted by scammers, who have become more sophisticated.

From The Wall Street Journal