lonely

Adjective

• devoid of creatures
  • a lonely crossroads
    
  • a solitary retreat
    
  • a trail leading to an unfrequented lake
    

• characterized by or preferring solitude
  • a lone wolf
    
  • a lonely existence
    
  • a man of a solitary disposition
    
  • a solitary walk
    

• marked by dejection from being alone
  • felt sad and lonely
    
  • the loneliest night of the week
    
  • lonesome when her husband is away
    
  • spent a lonesome hour in the bar
    

• lacking companions or companionship
  • he was alone when we met him
    
  • she is alone much of the time
    
  • the lone skier on the mountain
    
  • a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel
    
  • a lonely soul
    
  • a solitary traveler
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  solitary , unfrequented , lone(a) , lonely(a) , lonesome , alone(p)