solitariness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de solitude, d'isolement ou de tendance à se retirer du monde.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being alone, isolated, or having a disposition toward solitude.

indénombrable

1. State of being aloneC1formal

   The condition of being completely alone, often in a remote or isolated place.

   État de solitude

   • The solitariness of the mountain cabin was both peaceful and unsettling.
   • He sought solitariness in the desert to reflect on his life.
   • The solitariness of the prisoner was a form of punishment.

   Synonymesalonenessisolationlonelinessprivacyremotenessretirementseclusionsolitude

   Antonymescamaraderiecompanionshipcompanyfellowshipsocietytogetherness

2. Preference for solitudeC1formal

   A natural inclination or disposition to be alone and enjoy one's own company.

   Préférence pour la solitude

   • Her solitariness was not due to shyness but a genuine love for quiet.
   • His solitariness made him a perfect candidate for the research station.
   • Some people mistake her solitariness for sadness, but she is quite content.

   Synonymesintroversionreclusivenessunsociability

   Antonymesextroversiongregariousnesssociability