What does lonesome mean?

Feeling unhappy because you lack company Quiet and remote, with few or no people

How is lonesome pronounced?

UK /ˈləʊn.səm/, US /ˈloʊn.səm/.

/ˈləʊn.səm/ · /ˈloʊn.səm/

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孤独的；寂寞的

adj. Feeling unhappy because you lack company

孤独的；寂寞的

adj. Quiet and remote, with few or no people

偏僻冷清的

I felt lonesome after my sister moved away.

姐姐搬走后，我感到很寂寞。

Older adults may feel lonesome after retirement, especially if they have few opportunities for regular social contact.

老年人退休后可能会感到孤独，尤其是在缺少日常社交机会的情况下。

多见于美式英语；lonely更通用，alone只表示独自一人。

What does lonesome mean?: Feeling unhappy because you lack company Quiet and remote, with few or no people
How is lonesome pronounced?: UK /ˈləʊn.səm/, US /ˈloʊn.səm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.