English word lonesome comes from English -some, English lone
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -some | English (eng) | Characterized by some specific condition or quality. Used to form a word indicating a group with a certain small number of members A body A chromosome. |
| lone | English (eng) | (archaic) Single; unmarried, or in widowhood.. (archaic) Unfrequented by human beings; solitary.. Isolated or lonely; lacking companionship.. Situated by itself or by oneself, with no neighbours.. Sole; being the only one of a type.. Solitary; having no companion. |
| lonesome | English (eng) | Unhappy due to being alone; lonely. (informal) Oneself alone. |