
Solitary
Emotional Weight
Conveys a sense of loneliness, sometimes with negative feelings.
After the divorce, he led a solitary life.
Not By Choice
'Solitary' can imply isolation isn't by the person's choice, sparking sympathy.
The shipwreck survivor's solitary existence was heartbreaking.
Voluntary Separation
Sometimes signifies chosen isolation, perhaps for peace or concentration.
The writer chose a solitary cabin to finish her book. Compare with
AloneDetachIsolateLonelyReclusiveRemoteSecludedWithdrawn
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