What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lonesomeness
Example
After moving to a new city, she felt a deep sense of lonesomeness. [lonesomeness: noun]
Example
The old man lived in lonesomeness, with no family or friends nearby. [lonesomeness: noun]
loneliness
Example
She experienced intense loneliness after her partner passed away. [loneliness: noun]
Example
The pandemic has led to increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. [loneliness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Loneliness is more commonly used than lonesomeness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lonesomeness and loneliness?
Both lonesomeness and loneliness can be used in formal and informal contexts, but lonesomeness may be perceived as more literary or poetic in tone.
