Synonyms for lonely

Other words for “lonely”, grouped by meaning.

We found 9 synonyms for “lonely”. The most common are alone, lone, solitary, unaccompanied, lonesome.

adjective lacking companions or companionship

adjective marked by dejection from being alone

Synonymslonesome
Similardejected

adjective characterized by or preferring solitude

Synonymslonesolitary
Similarunsocial

adjective devoid of creatures

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University