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Loneliness

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The subjective feeling of being socially isolated or lacking meaningful connections with others, leading to distress and a sense of emptiness.

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