adjective
friendless
FREHND-luhs
Friendless (adjective) means having no friends. Example: “New to the city, he felt friendless and isolated.”
adjective
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Having no friends.
"New to the city, he felt friendless and isolated."
How to use friendless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout any friends; alone.
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Etymology
From friend plus the suffix -less, meaning "without."
Rhymes for friendless
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What does “friendless” mean?
The word “friendless” means having no friends. In plain terms, without any friends; alone.
How do you pronounce “friendless”?
“Friendless” is pronounced FREHND-luhs (/ˈfrɛndləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “friendless” in a sentence?
Here is “friendless” used in a sentence: “New to the city, he felt friendless and isolated.”
What part of speech is “friendless”?
“Friendless” is an adjective.