What is the difference between loneliness and solitude?

Answer 1

Alone is when you are by yourself. Lonely is when you want someone near you, such as when you want a hug and no one will give you one... you are lonely.

Answer 2

Loneliness is feeling disconnected and isolated from others, often resulting in emotional distress. Solitude, on the other hand, is a state of being alone without feeling lonely. Solitude can be a choice that brings peace and introspection.

Answer 3

lonely is when you have people around you but still feel sad and empty. when you are alone you have no one with you in the room

Answer 4

solitude you are alone/makes no reference to emotional state