solitude
Definitions of solitude
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a feeling of being disliked and alonesynonyms: isolementtype of:désaffectionthe feeling of being alienated from other people
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a state of separation between persons or groupssynonyms: isolementtypes:isolementthe state of being alone in solitary isolationintimitéthe condition of being concealed or hiddentype of:séparationthe state of lacking unity
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the state of being alone in solitary isolation
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a disposition toward being alonesynonyms: humeur solitaire, isolement, récollectiontypes:isolementa disposition to prefer seclusion or isolationintimitéthe quality of being secluded from the presence or view of otherstype of:tempéramentyour usual mood
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a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
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