lonely

(lōnˈlē)

1. a. Without companions; lone.
   b. Characterized by aloneness; solitary.
2. Unfrequented by people; desolate: a lonely crossroads.
3. a. Dejected by the awareness of being alone. See Synonyms at alone.
   b. Producing such dejection: the loneliest night of the week.

Related Forms:

• loneˈli·ly adverb

• loneˈli·ness noun