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Meaning of friendless
The primary meaning of the word "friendless" is being without friends or companions.
Etymology of friendless
The word "friendless" has its roots in Old English, with "friend" coming from "frīend" and the suffix "-less" indicating absence or lack, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe someone without friends or companions.
Synonyms
isolated
alone
lonely
solitary
forsaken
abandoned
deserted
rejected
ostracized
unwanted
unloved
neglected
ignored
dismissed
excluded
shut out
left out
without friends
companionless
unaccompanied
solo
single
unmarried
divorced
separated
widowed
bereft
deprived
bereaved
forlorn
desolate
isolated
disconnected
detached
unconnected
unrelated
Definitions
- Having no friends or companions
- * Without friends or a social network
- * Lacking companions or associates
Usage Examples
- The elderly woman felt friendless after her husband's passing and her children moved away.
- * After being bullied in school, the child felt friendless and alone.
- * The friendless individual struggled to cope with the isolation and loneliness.
Antonyms
popular
well-liked
sociable
outgoing
gregarious
affable
friendly
companionable
convivial
social
outgoing
communicative
approachable
accessible
amiable
genial
warm
cordial
familiar
intimate
close
affectionate
beloved
cherished
valued
appreciated
respected
admired