on one's lonesome: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Chiefly North Americaninformal
  • Alone; by oneself without company or assistance.

  Examples

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  • After the meeting, I walked home on my lonesome, enjoying the quiet evening air.

    Después de la reunión, caminé a casa solo, disfrutando del aire tranquilo de la noche.

  • She prefers to travel on her lonesome to fully immerse herself in new cultures.

    Ella prefiere viajar sola para sumergirse completamente en nuevas culturas.

  • John was on his lonesome at the party since he didn’t know anyone else there.

    John estaba solo en la fiesta porque no conocía a nadie más allí.

  • Sometimes I like to spend an afternoon on my lonesome, reading in the park.

    A veces me gusta pasar una tarde solo, leyendo en el parque.

• 2.

  Chiefly North Americaninformal
  • Solitary in an emotionally lonely or isolated sense.

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  • After the breakup, she felt on her lonesome despite being surrounded by friends.

    Después de la ruptura, se sentía emocionalmente sola a pesar de estar rodeada de amigos.

  • He’s been on his lonesome since his best friend moved away last year.

    Él se ha sentido solitario desde que su mejor amigo se mudó el año pasado.

  • Living in a new city, Maria often found herself on her lonesome during weekends.

    Viviendo en una ciudad nueva, María a menudo se sentía sola durante los fines de semana.